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Barbara Sanford Obituary
June 24, 1928 - May 15, 2014
Barbara "Bobbie" (McKay) Sanford passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on May 15, 2014. Born in Ross, CA on June 24, 1928 to Patrick and Margaret McKay and predeceased by her loving husband, Ed, July 2013. Mother of eight: Ed Jr., Mary, Dan, Brian, Michael, Katie, John and Tom. Grandmother to 18 and great grandmother to 4.
Bobbie attended St. Raphael's Elementary and St. Anselm's High School in Marin where she met the love of her life, Ed Sanford, her "Ederd", April 27, 1947 at McNear's Beach. It was love at first sight and they married July 4, 1950.
Bobbie began a career in fashion in San Francisco's Union Square. Together Ed and Bobbie started their family in Berkeley, then Lafayette and settled in the Oakland hills. She was active in St. Theresa's parish and school, St. Mary's College High School, V.P. of Catholic Charities and constantly donated her time. She was an accomplished pianist, loved her roses, all things Irish and mostly family.
A funeral mass in celebration of Bobbie's life will be at St. Theresa's Church, 4850 Clarewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94618 on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 10:30 AM.
Donations in remembrance can be made to St. Mary's College High School, Peralta Park, Berkeley, CA. 94706
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Memories and Condolences
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Anne Marie Insull
November 14, 2020
Just stumbled across your mom's obituary, and it was a joy to see her face. She was always so kind to me -- as was your dad.
Bobbie and Ed, thinking of you and your family, and sending love. You were a part of my Oakland life. My mom and dad always thought the world of you, too.
Anne Marie Insull (nee Henrikson). Molly and Andy my siblings xo
Ann Henning
May 21, 2014
I was very sorry to hear about Bobbie's passing. She was a kind-hearted, thoughtful, friendly and genuine person. It was always a pleasure to talk with her.
Antoinette Bernstein
May 21, 2014
With my deepest sympathy and sadness. My heart is sadden. May God give all of you strength, and courage.
Garret Sanford
May 20, 2014
You will be so missed, Auntie Babs...always.
Yet, I know you're happily reunited with Uncle Ed--that brings me great peace.
God's blessings upon my cousins and their families.
Garret
May 19, 2014
To the Entire Sanford Family,
Mark and I are so sorry to hear of Bobbie's passing. She was a great lady. I have many fond memories of her and my mom, Carol Rossi, at St. Theresa's.
Our deepest sympathies,
Carla and Mark Gaul
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