Paula Bozinovich, a former long-time employee of Apple, was one of eight individuals who tragically lost their lives during a boating accident on Lake Tahoe. The incident occurred on July 21st when a sudden storm struck, resulting in severe weather conditions with eight-foot waves and wind gusts reaching up to 35 mph. Bozinovich, who was celebrating her 71st birthday with a powerboat ride, was among those who perished when their 27-foot boat capsized.
Among the victims were her son, Joshua Pickles, a 37-year-old DoorDash executive, and his father, Terry Pickles. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has released the complete list of victims, which also includes Peter Bayes (72), Timothy O’Leary (71), Theresa Giullari (66), James Guck (69), and Stephen Lindsay (63). This accident is now recognized as one of the deadliest boating incidents in the recent history of Lake Tahoe.
Before her retirement, Bozinovich dedicated several years to Apple, during which she worked behind the scenes in a logistical capacity. Although she may not be prominently featured in the company’s history, former Apple marketing employee Brian Croll highlighted her significant contributions. He described Bozinovich as essential to the operational team, ensuring timely shipments of CDs and DVDs and managing packaging logistics.
Croll noted that her commitment, much like that of many other unnoticed employees, played a crucial role in translating the visionary ideas of leaders like Steve Jobs into tangible products. Following her passing, numerous tributes on social media praised Bozinovich as a kind and dedicated individual. One comment described her as a “light” who had a deep love for her dogs, whom she affectionately referred to as her “four-legged kids.”
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