Barbara Oliver

Barbara Oliver

Barbara Oliver Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 22 to Jun. 21, 2013.
Barbara Oliver, a pillar of the Bay Area theater scene and the founder of Berkeley's celebrated Aurora Theatre, died Monday at her home in Berkeley. She was 85.

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May 24, 2013

Karen Ingenthron Lewis posted to the memorial.

May 23, 2013

Ron Vernan posted to the memorial.

May 23, 2013

Ned Garrett posted to the memorial.

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Karen Ingenthron Lewis

May 24, 2013

I miss Barbara. She graced my life as a young actor when we performed together at the Berkeley Rep and when we reconnected years later at the Aurora. Barbara was grace personified. There are thousands who had exactly the same experience knowing Barbara Oliver as I. We felt special in her presence and loved. My heartfelt condolences to family and friends.

Ron Vernan

May 23, 2013

I give you a standing ovation, dear Barbara. Your light continues to shine and inspire.

Ned Garrett

May 23, 2013

I am quite sorry to read of Barbara Oliver's passing. I knew her as Mrs. Oliver when she was my Sunday school teacher at St. Mark's. I remember her directing the church play. It was a great experience and she was the nicest person in the world throughout. She and Bill were great friends to my parents. I am lucky to have known her. Condolences to to her family. Your Mom was The Best!

Tofer Kattchee

May 22, 2013

I'll miss you, Barbara. I remember the delight in your eye when you received me when I was a child...and when I saw you last. And what a gift to connect with a kindred soul... Your kindness and grace will resonate in me until I take my last breath. I am grateful you were in my life.

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May 24, 2013

Karen Ingenthron Lewis posted to the memorial.

May 23, 2013

Ron Vernan posted to the memorial.

May 23, 2013

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