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BARBARA McCUNE Obituary

Barbara C. McCune Passed away suddenly at home on November 21, 2010. She was 68 years old. Barb was born June 20, 1942, in Flint, Michigan. She earned a degree in art history from Drake University, and later worked for the former Pan American World Airways. It was while working for Pan Am in Australia that she met her future husband, Lawrence McCune of San Francisco. In addition to her husband of 41 years, Barb is survived by her son Chris (Dana) of Novato, and daughter Lauren Napoli (Tony) of Ventura. She was the loving grandma to Hailey, Megan, Gianna and Will. She is also survived by her mother, Mildred Turnbull of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and sisters Carol Lahti of Michigan and Tinker Murphy of San Francisco. A public memorial service is scheduled at Drake High on Saturday, December 11, at 11:00 am. A private service will also be held. Charitable contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to the Drake Scholarship Fund, 1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo 94960.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Dec. 5, 2010.

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Pat Cooley

December 5, 2020

I’ve thought of Barbara everyday for sixty three years !!!

Gianna

March 3, 2020

You may call her Barbara, but to me she's 'Grandma'. Although she passed when I was young, I still remember her. She was amazing. She was always happy and in style. I think about her everyday, and I'm so lucky because I get to see her in my mom everyday.

Trevor Ringdahl

December 28, 2010

Barbara was a memorable friend and one who will be dearly missed. My thoughts are with her family.

Roger Stephenson

December 28, 2010

I worked with Barbara at the Pan Am office in Sydney, Australia c. 1968. She was always a vibrant, energetic and thoughtful colleague whose memory will never fade. Sincerest condolences to Larry and all her family.

Kelly Talbert

December 25, 2010

As a college representative, Barbara was one of the people i most looked forward to seeing as I traveled in the Bay Area. Her compassion, enthusiasm and genuine care will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with her family. Kelly Talbert, University of Oregon

Vickie Blomquist

December 6, 2010

I was a collegue of Barbara's at Pan Am. For the short time she was with us, I just loved being around her "delightfulness". We gave a baby shower for her before she left Pan Am, too soon,as far as I am concerned.
God be with all the family in this time, wishing you strength and peace.
Vickie Blomquist

joyce arnowitz

December 5, 2010

Barbara was such an optimistic career counselor, so thoughtful and reassuring to both parents and students. We were so grateful for her expertise and loving kindness assisting in the college process, Joyce and burt and zakai arnowitz (san anselmo Ca.)

Chris Bonfiglio-Cowman

December 5, 2010

Barbara was an invaluable part of both my children's lives as they prepared for college. She made the unthinkable, thinkable and provided them the confidence to believe that they would succeed. My condolences to all.

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