‘ Sybil ‘Bunty’ Kraus-Goff passed away gracefully and with much dignity on July 9 in her Pacific Palisades home, surrounded by loved ones. She was 85. ‘ The daughter of Major General Arthur Austin and Gladys Appleby-Austin, Sybil was born on September 5, 1922, in Bournemouth, England. She and her elder sister Patricia spent three early years in Germany and, as teenagers, lived in Hong Kong, where their father was stationed. ‘ Sybil’s first husband was tragically killed in a submarine accident three months after their wedding. Two years later, at age 22, she met and married American soldier Erwin Henry Kraus and relocated to the United States. ‘ In 1964, Sybil and Erwin moved with their daughter Heather from Buffalo to Castellammare in Pacific Palisades. Sybil found much joy here, spending long days on the beach with friends and her family. She relished participating in the Palisades Theater Group as well as the arts and crafts classes in Rustic Canyon. ‘ By 1972, Erwin and Sybil had parted as friends after 25 years of marriage. ‘ Sybil found love again and married Peter Goff, also a longtime Palisadian resident, who had three children: Monty, Katie and Robert Goff. She took a brief departure from the Palisades only to return to live in the Highlands area. In her later years, Sybil became an avid bridge player at the Woman’s Club and with friends. She also enjoyed countless strolls along the beach with her beloved dog and hikes in the canyons and bluffs, all of which she adored about living in the Palisades. ‘ Sadly, two years ago, she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, cancer of the blood in the bone marrow. In her ever-brave way, she decided against chemotherapy or any other treatment’and opted to live life to the fullest for as long as she was able. Sybil is survived by her daughter, Heather Kraus-Marshall; stepchildren Monty Goff (wife Joan) and’Katie Sager (husband Ron); and grandchildren Stephanie Marshall, Michael Marshall, Brian Goff, David Goff and great-grandson Kevin Goff. ‘ She will be greatly missed but never forgotten and always dearly loved. ‘ There will be a gathering to honor Sybil at noon on Sunday, July 20,in the community room at 501 Palisades Dr. in the Highlands.
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