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Barbara Jessen Obituary

Barbara Sue Jessen Aug. 25, 1963 Oct. 12, 2010 Resident of Alameda Barbara Jessen peacefully passed away with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her adoring husband; Michael Jessen, children: Susanna (Joesph) Kohl, and Summer Hurst; mother Martha Lou Borrero and "Dad" Rudy Borrero; sisters: Esther "Louise" Solomon-Ludricks, Alice Goldade, Bettyann Uelese; mother and father-in-law "Mom" Joan and "Dad" Rich Jessen; sister-in-law Cathy Cruce, two step-sisters, two step-brothers, many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews and a host of Friends. Preceded in death by her father, John A. Solomon. She will be dearly missed. Barbara will always be remembered for her unique laugh. Her laugh would make everyone smile. She was devoted to her family, friends and her religion. She loved Gospel and Country Music. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society or Kaiser Hospice. There will be a Visitation on Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a Funeral Service on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. both at Greer Family Mortuary, 2694 Blanding Ave., Alameda. Greer Family Mortuary FD1408 510-865-3755 www.greermortuary.com

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Oct. 14, 2010.

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Esther "Louise" Solomon-Ludricks

October 20, 2010

Oh how, I miss my wonderful, caring, loving, kind-hearted, patient, understanding, encouraging, poetic, blessed, giving, beautiful, smart (your 4.0 GPA & studying to be a school teacher, and all your trophies for Honor Role, Model Student, Most Spiried, & Most Talented Amelia Bedelia), angel little older sister & very best friend Barbara... We were so very very close all thru out my life growing up & as an adult we grew even closer, and so much more than just sisters & best friends, you were the angel that the Lord sent to be with me, when everyone was busy and especially after Daddy passed away and Mumzy was working so hard & taking such great care of all of us, and even later in life you were always there for me & my family (you were my children's second mom & their best friend also), you were the angel that the Lord sent down to bless me, our Mom Mumzy, my children Sierra & Franklin Junior, all our family, our/your friends, and all the people you met along the way in life... Every where you went the Lords light shined with in you and your smile & laughter lit up & blessed every ones heart & life all around the room & all around world... I will greatly miss you in so many ways for so many reasons, you were such a terrific writter, we were so very honored, blessed, and thankful for all your wonderful blessed home-made cards, letters, and stories you created, wrote, & sent. We will forever be thankful to the Lord for all the quality time & bonding moments we were able to share & be together, and all the blessed momories & good fun blessed times we had and we will treasure them always just as we will always treasure your life with us. Oh how, I miss my Angel sister & best friend Barbara, and my/our heart hurts & aches with sorrow, I/we know you are in Heaven with the Lord, our Daddy, Grammy, Ruby, and all our other loved-ones... You will suffer no more, but my heart will miss you always... We love, miss, & will always need you Barbara, no one and nothing will ever take your place in our hearts & life... We WILL see you someday in Heaven... Much Deep Heart-felt Love, Sincere Appreciation, & Prayers, your younger taller sister Louise & Family, Mumzy & Dad

Rebecca Skalin

October 14, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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