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Barbara Burns Obituary

June 20, 1933 - August 27, 2014 Barbara's life was a triumph of patience and perseverance over tragedy (suffered as a child) and illnesses she suffered for most of her adult life. Through love and strength she triumphed over both. She loved and was loved by all who had the good fortune to meet her. She was adored by her family. She is survived by Marvin, her husband of 61 years, her children Scott, Jody and Bradley, her grandchildren Morgan, Jenna, Jared, Emma, Elyse and Hannah and her great grandchildren Dylan, Logan, Kennedy and Eli. The hand we held is gone but the spirit lives on. Memorial, Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Call (310) 276-9696 for location. No flowers please. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Cedars Sinai Hospital in her honor.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Aug. 30 to Sep. 1, 2014.

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Beryl Brownstein

September 1, 2014

Love and warm memories of Barbara in our young years and in the difficult years when she fought so bravely. Luck in health didn't stop Barbara from enjoying Marv, her wonderful children and grandchildren...she leaves behind a marvelous legacy and she will always be remembered with joy and a smile.

August 31, 2014

You will always be "my twin" and each birthday I celebrate will be more lonely without you. Rest in peace dear friend. Carole

Jerry & Billie Spitzer

August 31, 2014

Barbara will be remembered as the Grand Lady she was...............

August 30, 2014

Offering my condolences and hoping that you find comfort in knowing that God is near to us when our hearts are broken.

paul wolff

August 30, 2014

I want to send my condolences to your family. I have such wonderful memories of Barbara, she was so kind to me when we lived next store. My memories of dinner time at the Burns house was a big part of my childhood on Aldea Avenue. Much love from the Wolff family.

J Maldonado

August 30, 2014

May memories comfort you and prayers strengthen you as our Heavenly Father gives you the courage to endure the day ahead

Randi Voelker

August 30, 2014

Before marrying into this family, I didn't know the feeling of loving grand parents. My grand parents had deceased before I was born or have lived far away. Since the day I met Marvin and Barbara they treated me like family and filled a part of my heart that I didn't even know was empty. Barbara lived for her family, it was clear to see. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her and even more by all who were loved by her. Thank you Barbara for taking me into the family with loving arms. I love you and miss you already.

Jared Vandagriff

August 30, 2014

Grandma-
Words cannot describe how much I am going to miss you. Your unconditional love for your family was matched by your strength and will to live. You lived for us (your family) and we will forever be grateful for ALL that you and grandpa have done for us. Thank you grandma, thank you for giving us a GREAT grandma. You will forever be in my heart and with me at sea. I love you grandma, your grandson Jared.

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