Geoff also loved animals and, at various times in his life was the proud companion to dogs, cats, rabbits, squirrels, rats, possums, chickens, turtles, snakes, lizards, a vulture, a pony, a monkey, and a variety of predatory birds. He was always and forever immersed in the act of creation. He built tree forts and earthen forts, ordinary forts, go carts, rafts, sling shots, Rube Goldberg contraptions and underground tunnels. As a child Geoff was forever building things. He graduated from Acalanes High School in Lafayette in 1972, received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Humboldt State University in 1976 and his Master’s Degree from UC Berkeley in 1979.

Geoff, as he was known to all, was born in San Francisco on Ground Hog’s Day, Februto James and Diana (Williams) Monk. Geoff was at home in Alamo, California, with his wife and children when he took wing in the predawn hours, silently ditching glioblastoma - a gentleman to the end - and headed for the great beyond, where he is currently building himself the best beach house ever.

James Geoffrey, “Geoff,” Monk On Thursday, October 14, 2021, James Geoffrey Monk, raconteur, world traveler, loving husband, and outstanding father, flew the coop at the age of 67.

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