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BARBARA LUFT Obituary

Barbara F. Luft Passed away Sept. 15, 2010 age 90. She is survived by two sons and a daughter: William Gregory, Jonathan David and Martha Carol as well as six grandchildren, a sister-in-law, two nieces and three nephews. Barbara was a charter member of the Winifred Baker Chorale; an organizer and participant in the Saturday Hiking Group; an avid Scrabble player and crossword puzzle ace. She danced with the MJCC Israeli folkdance group for many years. During WWII, she served in the USMC Women's Reserve. As an accountant she worked with North Marin Water District, City of Novato, and County of Marin. Barbara volunteered her professional skills at The Tam in Greenbrae, where she organized the annual Marin Food Bank fundraiser for eight years. She also contributed her accounting talents to the White Elephant thrift shop and the lobby Gift Shop. For the past two years, Barbara coordinated The Tam Employee Holiday Bonus fund Drive. In her own quiet manner, she served her community in many ways. Donations to honor Barbara, to Hospice by the Bay, 17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur, CA 94939 or Doctors without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Sep. 21, 2010.

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Mariyn Ragan

September 23, 2010

I always thought Barbara was a very special lady who graced the lives of those who knew her. After reading her obituary, it was enlightening to see just how much of an impact she made in her own way to her family, her community, and beyond. We could all benefit from having more people like her in our lives. The Luft family are lucky to have had her for so many years as their matriarch. Love and blessings to all of you.

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