Tod Friend, a hard-working oysterman who protested against the Vietnam War and was known for his generosity, charm and modest lifestyle, died last month in a boat accident on Tomales Bay. He was 70 years old.
Tod’s reputation was one of perseverance and dedication, both in caring for his family and friends and in his work with the Marshall Store and Tomales Bay Oyster Company, which he co-owned for many years. He lived in Oakland,…