Rebecca Cohen

Rebecca Roberts Cohen May 11, 1958 - Nov. 18, 2010 Rebecca Roberts Cohen, a lifelong Berkeley resident and physical education teacher, died peacefully at her home on November 18 after a three-year battle with uterine cancer. She taught physical education at Berkeley's Berkwood Hedge School for 22 years, and adaptive physical education for the Mount Diablo Unified School District for five. In addition to teaching, Roberts Cohen created Sesame Chew Crispies, one of the first organic energy bars, and was a licensed massage therapist and gifted outdoor athlete. Roberts Cohen is survived by her mother, Janet Roberts of Berkeley; father, Harry Roberts of Berkeley; two brothers, Carl Roberts of Portland and Norman Roberts of New York City; a daughter, Abigail Cohen; step daughter, Isabel Cohen of Oakland; and husband, Steven Cohen. Donations may be made to LMSarcoma Direct Research or the donor's choice of charities. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, January 16 from 2-4 pm at Berkwood Hedge School, 1809 Bancroft Way in Berkeley.