Barbara Jane Doyle

Barbara Doyle Obituary

Barbara Jane Doyle of Sun City, Palm Desert, Calif., passed away on September 15, 2009 at age 61, surrounded by loving family and friends. Barbara will be remembered by all who knew and loved her for her delightful humor, joyful spirit, deep faith, and her dedication to helping others with a heart of compassion. Barbara was born in Glendale, Calif., on September 19, 1947, and then moved with her family in 1957 to Santa Clara, Calif., where she graduated from Buchser High School in 1965 and from San Jose City College, with an Associate of Arts degree. In 1975, Barbara moved to Livermore, Calif., with her husband and young family, where in addition to being active in her sons' lives she worked for fifteen years as a travel agent for Travel Universal and Travel Bug. In 2001, Barbara and her husband moved to Sun City, and for the past four years she managed "The Studios" art gallery at the La Quinta Resort and Club where she will be greatly missed by her colleagues and friends. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Kathleen and Albert Brown; and her brother, Richard Brown, who died in 1968 in Vietnam. She leaves behind her beloved and devoted husband, Donal Doyle; and their sons and families: James Doyle, his wife Tracy and their children Ashley and Jesse of Brentwood, Calif.; and Robert Doyle, his wife Robin, and their children Caylyne and Conner of Leavenworth, Kan. She is also survived by her sister-in-laws, Sister Patricia Doyle, PBVM, of San Francisco, Calif., and Jan Doyle and Joy Brown of Sun City, Palm Desert; her uncle Chuck Brown of Spring Hill, Fla.; and her eleven cousins and many friends whose lives have been enriched by knowing her, especially her long-time beloved friends, Carol Hammett of Magalia, Calif., and Linda Tette of La Quinta. Barbara's passing leaves a great void in the lives of all her family and friends. Local author Diane Noble, who treasured Barbara's friendship, dedicated one of her recent books to Barbara with the following inscription: "I breathed a song into the air, It fell to earth, I knew not where; For who has sight so keen and strong That it can follow the flight of song? Long, long afterward . . . The song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend." From the Arrow and the Song (paraphrased) by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Barbara, you provided light, laughter, and joy to all whose lives you touched. Your song will forever remain in our hearts. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the La Quinta Resort and Club at the Waterfall. For more information, please contact family friends Tom and Diane Tefft at 760-346-1619. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Living Desert in Palm Desert.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Sep. 23 to Sep. 28, 2009.

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Belia Jimenez

March 17, 2023

Barbara I´ve been looking for you and came upon this notice. God bless I wish we had kept in touch! Love you

September 29, 2009

Don, Jimmy and Robert

It is difficult to tell you how deeply I feel about the loss of Barbara.
I always felt our families were very close with a lot of the same values. As time went on we didn't see each other as often as I would of liked, but when we did it felt like we never were apart at all.

Remember when all of us were dancing and started the circle dance? What fun that was as we all got in the middle of the circle and show everyone what kind of shake we could do. It was so much fun as was all the time the Doyles and Browns got together.

What started years ago will never leave my heart, her thoughtfulnness and kindness toward me.I feel fortunate to be related to her.

When there is love, any life is too short. Barbara had a way of making the joys of life contagious.

I wish we lived closer together so I could be with you at this time. I send my love.

Russ & Paula Brown

Renee, Paige Grenda

September 28, 2009

Don,Jimmy,Bobby and family
This is a tough time for all of you as well as the rest of us losing our precious Barbara who brought so much love,laughter and happiness to each of us. Her passing has brought up so many memories from the times when I was a kid through the years.I must of been maybe 7 years old and Barb had to take the 4 of us on her date.. imagine how impressed her date was..lol we went to the movies and all i wanted to do was watch my beautiful cousin for a full 2 hours Barbara words were Renee turn around and watch the movie.. needless to say that was the last offical date I went on with her. through out the years with many visits we would stay up talk and laugh all night then there were the times where we would recall old family memories. We are truly blessed with close family mama and papa brought great family values to all of us. we all learned that being close to our sisters,brohters,aunts,uncles,neices,
nephews,cousins and of course our kids mean the world to us knowing the value of a loving strong family that has been passed down from generation to generation.Don and Barbara hosted many family visits with open hearts and a open home which has given us many cherished and treasured memories. One time we were visiting and I was getting ready we were going to the city. barbara said Renee are you ready yet? I told her in about 1/2 hr Barbara in her sense of humor said there is noone that beautiful or ugly that needs to spend that much time in the bathroom. we all cracked up. Once i finished she called me into her room had me look down into her mirror and said this is what you will look like when your 50 I said well that pretty good..Barb and Rhonda said oh yeah it figures.. Little did I know she was serious.. What insight she had. Barbara I will miss you my daughter will miss you she really loved you and talked about seeing aunt Barbara allot.You will always be in my heart and bring back lots and lots of cherished memories. Don, Jim, Bob and family there is nothing I can say that will ease your pain but remember she is never far away as she is in our hearts.We are here for you we love you, we are family. Love Renee and Paige

Diane Noble

September 25, 2009

It's hard to find the words to express how much I will miss Barbara. Though our friendship goes back only a half-dozen years, it seemed as if we'd known each other forever. She set a high standard for so many of us -- taking meals to suffering friends, buying clothes for children in need, crocheting baby blankets to celebrate the arrival of newborns, and many other acts of kindness most of us don't even known about. She taught me a lot about "hands on" caring for others, and my life has been enriched for having been her friend.

Though I grieve, I rejoice that her suffering is over. And I have to smile, knowing that as soon as she arrived in heaven, she started giving God a little advice (with great respect, of course, and a touch of her unique humor) about redecorating, suggesting the angels think about updating their robes, and organizing the party she'll put on for us when someday we join her.

September 25, 2009

Sadly I only got to meet Barbara one time, when her uncle Chuck was getting married. But I just loved her! She was so beautiful, kind and funny! Just a very attractive person inside and out. My husband Reggie, Barbara's cousin will miss her deeply and cherishes all the time they spent together growing up. She will be deeply missed.

Donal Doyle

September 24, 2009

My best friend, my lover, my mate, my sweetheart has passed on. God called Barbara home and welcomed her with open arms into his kingdom of eternal life of happiness. His heavens are much brighter now because of Barbara's beautiful, genuine, radiant, and wonderful smile. I will cherish forever our love and all of the memories we shared. I love you with all my heart and soul, always have and always will.

Carol Hammett

September 24, 2009

My heart is aching because I lost a dear, dear friend. We were soul mates to the end. One of those special friendships that come along once in a lifetime. I know she is in a better place now with angels all around her. Goodbye my friend. I cannot find words to convey just how much I will miss "my buddy".

Rhonda Delmolino

September 24, 2009

Another member of my family has passed, and there are not too many left. I am sad now, but know that her pain and suffering are at end, and that she is in a better place with God,her parents, brother, and family. I know she would not want me to grieve and I cherrish all of the laughs and times we shared. The time we spent together will never be lost or forgotten, but always a great joy in my heart. Love Rhonda

Janet Scott

September 23, 2009

It's been said that sorrow is how we learn to love. Your heart isn't breaking. It hurts because it's getting larger. The larger it gets the more love it holds. I'll miss Barbara's humor, remarkable strength,and boundless generousity.

Steve Parker

September 23, 2009

To a special lady who will be missed. While the sun will still shine on La quinta Resort it will be missing part of the glow.People like Barbra make places like our resort special. She was loved and I personally will miss her.

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