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for Barbara Briner
Anita Giezentanner
September 27, 2020
Sissy, a thousand apologies. I always send you special thoughts on your birthday and it got away from me this year. You know I still remember and you will never be forgotten.
Sumeet Rai
April 12, 2006
Dear Laura and David,
It seems like it was just yesterday when we all went to Cancun. Those memories and others like them is how your mom should be remembered. You two are all
Sissy could talk about- she loved you so much!!
To her family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I admired Sissy so much- she was the perfect lady! Beautiful, smart, loving... many things we can all aspire to be.
Love to all,
Nancy Gresham
April 10, 2006
For Laura and David:
I met your mom through Radar when he was going for a walk with Phoenix; I live in the neighborhood and was sitting outside with my granddaughter's dog. Then I met Barbara on one of her walks with Radar. We would sit on the front porch steps and visit.
She always told me how much she loved you, and missed you. For me, your mom was loving and caring, especially for the two of you.
I will miss her visits.
Anita Giezentanner
April 6, 2006
I was so saddened to learn of Sissy's passing. We spend medical school practically attached to each other. We would spend entire weekends in her "mouse house" where we would study, laugh and share secrets and life. She always made this weird salad dressing with anchovy paste. It doesn't even sound good now but it was delicious and I have never been able to replicate it. Although, to be fair, few people could compete with Sissy in the kitchen. Later we would get together to study when she lived in "the tower." There we continued our studies with solving world problems... or so it seemed at the time. Apparently it was a temporary fix.
Sissy and I remained close at heart although our lives took us in different and hectic directions. It is my great sorrow that I did not see her more in recent years. Sissy had the gift of affirmation. She could make anyone a better person. She noticed even the smallest effort and would fix you with her vibrant eyes and say, "You're so good." It was simple but she said it from her heart and it made you want to be better and continue to try to do good.
A special condolence to David and Laura. She felt so blessed by you and she loved you tremendously. She was a loving and wonderful person whose light now shines in the sky.
Anita Giezentanner
Sloan Colt
April 4, 2006
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Sissy's death. I had the good fortune of being her 'Blind Date' at a Christmas party in 1972. I learned she was focused, determined and empathetic. She must have been a great doctor. She always had a smile and something nice to say. Though I last saw Sissy many years ago, I can still hear her laugh.
My thoughts are with her family who must miss her terribly.
Tanya McCormick
March 31, 2006
To Barbara and Phil;
Harris, Catherine, Harris, Haden and Wills,
All our love and prayers at this very sad time. I truly have such lovely memories of Sissy. Please know we are thinking of you.
Chris and Tanya McCormick
Laura and Steve Jenkins
March 31, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with Harris and Catherine and the boys. We did not know Sissy, but understand how special she was to her family. Our deepest sympathy to her mother, Barbara, and other loving family members.
Rex Baker
March 31, 2006
I was saddened to hear about Sissy. I lived down Chevy Chase from her growing up and she always had a very special place in my heart. My most sincere sympathy goes to Mrs. Neuhaus, Jennifer, Harris and Douglas, and of course her children. I will miss her dearly.
Gwen Field
March 31, 2006
Dear Harris, Catherine, Harris, Haden and Willis,
Please accept my deepest condolences at this time. Although I never had the opportunity to meet your sister, I have had the pleasure of being your friend for fifteen years, and I am very, very sorry for your loss.
Fondly,
Kay Irving-Kearney
March 31, 2006
I send to Barabara and Phil,Jennifer,Haden and Douglas and especially Harris,Catherine,Harris,Haden and Wills.. my love and prayers at this sad time. I will always remember Sissy's compassion and strength at a time when my family was in need of comfort after the loss of a loved one. She was a tower of strrength.She will be greatly missed.May God hold you in his hand until we meet again.
Clifford Sondock
March 31, 2006
My heart felt sympathies go to one of my dearest friends, Harris Masterson; and his family; Catherine, Harris, Haden and (my god son)Wills.
I became best friends with Harris in 6th grade, back in 1969. And to his credit, we remain close today...despite 30 years and 3,500 miles apart.
Barbara, Phil, Haden, Douglas, Jennifer and Sissy were like a second family for me in those days. I wish them peace and my condolences as well.
Sissy was always funny and uplifting, yet sprinkled with "guts" and persistence. The challenge and fulfillment of her dream to become a doctor in her thirties has always been an inspiration to me.
Again, with heart felt sympathy to all of Sissy's family and friends,
Greg Ford
March 31, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out and are with my dear friend, Harris Masterson, and the entire Masterson, Haden and Briner families.
Dan Pastorini
March 31, 2006
To my dear friend Harris Masterson and his entire family. My deepest sympathy & condolences for the loss of your beloved sister, Dr. Sissy Briner. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jerry Hill Goodpasture
March 31, 2006
I was so very sorry to learn of Sissy's death. We used to play in the circle on Reba Dr for those of you who wouldn't know who I am. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. You have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Jerry Hill Goodpasture
cynthia coffman
March 30, 2006
Dear Barbara and family my deepest sympathy. Sissy we had some great times together. You were my best friend for many years. Love Cindy
Christina Jeffcoat
March 30, 2006
CCFA is saddened to hear about the passing of Barbara. We extend our condolences to her family and friends.
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