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Elizabeth Bent Obituary

Elizabeth "Teri" Bent Resident of Pleasanton Elizabeth "Teri" Theresa Bent was born on November 15, 1950 to Dr. James Lee Bent and Mary Elizabeth Bent-Rooney in San Francisco, CA. Teri attended Corpus Christi Elementary School, Holy Names High School, San Jose State, and the University of San Francisco. She worked over 20 years for Pacific Bell. Teri is the beloved sister of Mary Lee Millard (Dennis), James Bent (Melanie, Claire, Conor), and Catherine Bent-McDonald (Sean). Teri was loved by many including her step-father, Henry J. Rooney; her step-family, Kathleen Comstock (Michael, Christopher, Brian, Kevin), Patrick Rooney (Julie, Devon, Daniel), Lisa Zarri (Philip, Liam, Elise); her cousins, Charles Hart, John Hart, and their families, the Packwood family, and the Bent family; her nieces and nephews; and her wonderful friends. Teri lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed traveling to foreign countries, playing tennis, reading every book in sight, game nights, babysitting, and yearly vacations to the beach with her family. Teri passed away peacefully on November 9, 2010. She will be deeply missed by all. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 15, 2010 at Corpus Christi Parish, 322 St. James Drive, in Piedmont. Private internment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family requests donations be sent to the American Diabetes Association. Grant Miller John Cox Mortuary FD#171 510-451-6434 www.grantmillerchapel.com

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 14, 2010.

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Melissa Kahn

November 17, 2010

Teri has been our neighbor for the past 7 years. She always had a smile and a kind word to share. She was always kind to my children and we adored her. I'm shocked andsadden by this loss. She will be greatly missed. The Kahn Family

Sandy Stone

November 16, 2010

My deepest sympathy to your family, Teri. I know they will miss you as much as I will. I feel so blessed that our paths crossed and enjoyed so much working with you on the Chevron GIL 3 Project, your laughter, smile and family outings and stories. I will treasure our friendship forever! My heart goes out to your family, friends, and all the lives that you touched!

Lorene, Tim,Katie Bent

November 15, 2010

Our deepest sympathies our with all of your family. Teri always reached out to family. Our hearts are with you.
The WC Bent family.

Pattie Powers

November 14, 2010

God Bless you Teri. I will miss your beautiful smile. I will always remember you.

Pattie Powers

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