Lilla Gilbrech Weinberger

I remember when I first spoke to her on the phone. She had a position for me at the Capital. She wanted speak with me in person and I told her that would be difficult because I´m currently in the mountains in Tanzania! She paused and said, "that´s the best one yet!" As if I was joking ! So I said, "I´m sending a photo now!" I sent her a photo where I was in the Bush area with the Massa´ and the cows! She heard the noise of the cows and laughing she said, " need you in my office as soon as you...

I remember the phone call I got from Lilla when I was in the mission field in East Africa. At that time I was Director for the clean water and food project through a non profit organization. I had completed a volunteer application to manage the landover campaign office for Mr President Obama. I got an email from her saying I was accepted for the position and I was excited.

But we had a few crises in Africa and we had one more medical clinic to do before I left for America. So I...

I had the privilege of knowing Lilla through mutual friends. I admired her creativity, her warmth, her humor. I was especially impressed with her amazing resilience and ability to re-invent herself, to find new ways to use her considerable talents. She will be missed, but she left a lovely light.

My sympathies to Andy, Gideon, Tobias and the whole family. Lilla was a beautiful soul who loved and was loved. She lived her life in a way that inspires others. Peace to the whole family, all of Lilla's friends and to everyone in Sonoma who knew and admired her.

Andy, I am so very sorry to learn of Lilla's sudden death. My heart goes out to you.
Gil Bailie

Our Heavenly Father has given us a life span of 70-80 years if we are especially strong. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. May the words of Psalm 90:10,14 bring comfort to the family.