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Barbara Schulman Obituary
Barbara passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 2 at 11:00 AM at Ocean Air Community Park, 4770 Fairport Way. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation: barbaraschulmanmemorialfund.mydagsite.com. Barbara was born on December 5, 1937, the daughter of Eva and Chuck Roseman. She graduated from Roosevelt High School, earned a BA in Education from Roosevelt University, and a Masters degree in Curriculum and Development from Washburn University. She moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1959 after marrying Dr. Robert Schulman. They divorced after 25 years. She taught elementary and high school in Kansas before moving to California in 2006 where she continued to teach until 9 months prior to her death due to cancer. As a devoted educator, she dedicated her life to helping young students and taught for over 50 years becoming the oldest employee in the Del Mar Union School District. Students were naturally drawn to her young heart, boundless energy, ever present beautiful smile, and the many stories (that were actually life lessons) that she told frequently.
Barbara, fondly known as Grammy Babs, loved her family, friends and students. She also loved talking, chocolate, outfits that matched from head to toe, shiny long necklaces, red convertibles, traveling the world with student groups visiting more than 30 countries, nights out with her teacher friends, bargain shopping, high heels, perfect grammar, well manicured nails, walls covered with art work, walking on the beach, giving presents and hanging out with her grandchildren.
Barbara was grateful for the care she received from Dr. Spiegel and staff at Scripps Clinic Oncology as well as from members of the Seaport hospice staff. She was also grateful for exceptional and loving care she received towards the end of her life from her caregivers.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Eva and Chuck Roseman, and brother Jordan Roseman. She is survived by daughter Dr. Stacey Schulman- Byrne (Ian Byrne), Del Mar, CA; son Todd Schulman (Cindy Reed) Chicago, IL; grandchildren Erica, Kerri, and Lindy Byrne; Evan and Keira Schulman. She is also survived by many close friends and life long colleagues.
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MIRIAM ORLOV
July 18, 2021
The friendship that I shared with Barbara lasted 65 wonderful years. The times we shared together brought us much joy and laughs, and I will think of her often. No words can really express my appreciation of her. Harvey and I truly loved her.
Deborah (Clark) Seely
July 18, 2021
Mrs. Schulman was one of my teachers in 1978 when I attended Maude Bishop in Topeka. I remember her because of her larger than life personality. She impacted my life in a positive way and I am so grateful to have had her as a teacher. Prayers for your family.
Alicia Gresser
May 15, 2021
I met Barbara while I was doing a long-term substitute teaching stint in the Del Mar Union School District. She was the easily the kindest sub there; everyone loved her. My daughter had Mrs. Schulman as a sub in elementary school and enjoyed hearing her stories about traveling with groups of students. She called Mrs. Schulman the "good sub" and would tell me all about her day. The students knew how much she cared about them. Barbara had the ideal demeanor for teaching. You were lucky to have her as a family member. Prayers to your entire family. I know you will miss her.
Lesley Stephens
April 29, 2021
Mrs. Schulman was one of my 4th grade teachers at Bishop Elementary in Topeka. Friends and I have recently reminisced and of no surprise to anyone, she was everyone's favorite! Barbara Sieffert and I "ran away" to Mrs. Schulman's house circa the late 1970s. We planned it, didn't tell our parents, and stayed for part of an afternoon. She didn't call our parents but I do recall she gave us soda and just sat and listened to us. We eventually went home. I'll never forget that.
Also ... six times eight is forty-eight (must be sung)!
Mandy Katt
April 27, 2021
Mrs. Schulman was my teacher in 1975, 5th grade. I was a shy girl, and I was drawn to her motherly presence and kindness. She would put her arm around me and tell me "you can do this". A big smile on her face. For Christmas, I gave her a bottle of Avon perfume "Roses, Roses". A week afterward, she sent me a cute Thank You card with Snoopy on the front, saying she loved it and her maiden name was "Roseman", so it was the "perfect gift". I still have that card with her perfect handwriting in a keepsakes box I have. I saw her years' later at a grocery store, probably around 20 years' ago, and she remembered me after I gave her my name. I told her I wasn't shy any longer, and she had a tremendous influence on me during an extremely difficult period of time. She had a few tears but a big smile, and she hugged me tight. To her family, you already knew how awesome she is...she was really awesome to me as a frightened, shy new kid..."I can do it". Love her, always will.
Sheri Williams
April 27, 2021
My son, Danny had her as a teacher at Bishop. She was a great teacher!! I did a lot of volunteer work at Bisop so got to know her through that. I always enjoyed talking to her. She was a wonderful woman. She was always the best dressed teacher!! My thoughts and prayers are with her family!!!
Steve and Jan Kays
April 26, 2021
Two memories we recall offhand
Barbara loved her yoga. She mentioned we should not be concerned if we saw her doing one yoga “position” (or whatever it is called) when she would be upside down. I always wondered how long she could hold that stationary inverse position. She was a can do lady for sure.
Another memory is when she gave us Todd’s gently used erector crane set to our son Brad about the time he entered preschool in 1985. Of course, dad (me) had to test it first before Brad got it!
Our thoughts and prayers from Kansas to all her family.
Steve and Jan Kays
Mary Franzen
April 26, 2021
Barbara was our neighbor in Topeka. She was so full of life and she always had a story. All my thoughts and sympathy to you as you go through this journey.
Stacey
April 25, 2021
She was a wonderful teacher who loved us unconditionally. I am so sorry for your loss.
Henry Spangler
April 25, 2021
A very gracious lady. I wish I'd been a student! Her class trips sounded wonderful.
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