"SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco's "Golden Girl" Pat Montandon has died at 96 years old. She was known for her legendary parties in the 1960s with guests like the Gettys, Andy Warhol and Frank Sinatra. Following an ugly divorce, Montandon became a philanthropist, founding a peace group called Children as Teachers for Peace and making 37 international trips on its behalf."
"Following an ugly divorce, Montandon became a philanthropist, founding a peace group called Children as Teachers for Peace and making 37 international trips on its behalf. She also conceived of the Napa Valley Wine Auction. Her son Sean made the announcement Sunday on Facebook, writing that her community meant so much to her and was a source of great joy."
Pat Montandon, known as San Francisco's 'Golden Girl,' died at 96. She hosted legendary 1960s parties attended by figures such as the Gettys, Andy Warhol and Frank Sinatra. After an ugly divorce, she turned to philanthropy and founded the peace group Children as Teachers for Peace. She made 37 international trips on behalf of that group. She also conceived the Napa Valley Wine Auction. Her son Sean announced her death on Facebook, writing that her community meant so much to her and was a source of great joy.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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