Letter to the Editor: Dylan Piefer in Memoriam

Born Feb. 15, 1997 in Burlingame, had a short lived life ending in a tragic death on Dec. 3, 2011 at the young age of 14 years old.   

Survived by his father, Phillip L. Piefer, mother Elisabeth Goodwin Piefer, and two brothers P.J. and Dominic. He also leaves behind many cherished family and friends, too many to list.   

The services were held at Garden Chapel in South San Francisco on Dec. 9, with a reception following at 16 Mile House in Millbrae.  

Since then, the family has received an enormous amount of support and love from countless organizations and families. On behalf of Dylan’s entire family, the Piefers and the Goodwins, they would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone that contributed to the Dylan Piefer Memorial Fund, prepared numerous dinners, and simply provided them with many loving words and gestures that will forever resonate in their hearts.   

Special thanks goes to Roxanne Susoeff; The Parent Teacher’s Organization; Elizabeth Jepsen; Besty Schader; Mill’s High School Student Peer Helpers and Spring Valley Elementary. This is an extremely hard time for Dylan’s family, and they could not have gotten through this difficult time without the strength of all of you. Dylan was an amazing child and touched so many people’s lives. He would be honored to know how many people cared about him.  

- Jennifer Pfeiffer