Allison Ann Woolsey

Allison passed away at her home in Oakland after a prolonged battle with cancer. She died peacefully with her loyal poodle, Stella, at her side. She is survived by family across California and remembered with love by friends in Bellevue and Orcas Island, WA, where she spent her childhood, and in Santa Barbara, where she moved in her early teens and attended La Colina Junior High and San Marcos High School. After graduation, she studied at Santa Barbara City College where her primary coursework was in natural history and the sciences. Allison moved to Oakland in 1990 and spent her adult life working at Oracle and Salesforce. She was known professionally for her strong work ethic and optimism. She adopted a cat, Cashmere, and later a standard poodle, Stella, who were her close companions.

Allison will be remembered for her love of nature and her passion for community service. She spoke French and travelled widely. She was fiercely independent, creative, and curious. At her request, there will be no public service. Donations in Allison’s honor can be made to the Santa Barbara City College Foundation.