Constantin Dourneff
1896–1970 (age 74)
Biography
Constantin Dourneff (1896–1970) brought a thoughtful perspective shaped by a rich cultural heritage and the determination to build a new life on the West Coast. He delighted in sharing stories of distant landscapes and music, inspiring others to look beyond their own backyards while still honoring the local soil.
As the years went by, he took pleasure in quiet walks and evenings with family, confident that his sense of rootedness in Mountain View had made a difference. His story now rests at Mountain View Cemetery, amid the serene branches that once shaded his afternoon strolls.