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Oct. 17, 1935 - Dec. 24, 2015
Barbara Marie Sanford, 80 years old from Palm Springs, California; went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 24 th in the early morning. Barbara passed away due to complications from a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Barbara was born in Seattle, Washington on October 17, 1935 to Bridgette Morrison and Harold White. She married Nichol Edward Sanford in San Jose California on May 15, 1954. Barbara was a successful Real Estate broker in California and Hawaii for 25 years.
For those who knew and loved her remember that she" lit-up" a room by her profound charm. She adored her lifelong friends. Barbara was a devoted woman of God in Jesus Christ. She had a fulfilling and loving relationship with her husband until the time of her departure. She will be deeply missed by those who knew her.
Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, Nichol Edward Sanford; her four children: Joanne Mary, Paul Edward, Gregg Nichol and Katherine Ann and her grandchildren: Trenton Arthur 23, Katharine Elizabeth 20 and Spencer Edward 19.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Wiefels Mortuary Chapel, Palm Springs with burial following at Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City.
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Joanne Sanford Duke
January 1, 2025
It's a new year and 9 years, 8 days since you passed.
Thank you for being my mother! Your memory is a blessing.
Kate Sanford Lundgren
December 24, 2024
Today is 9 years since you met Jesus your savior. The world will never be the same for me without you! Your grandchildren are now adults And your children are now senior citizens. Dad is now 92 years old and waiting to see you again.
Paul Sanford
December 24, 2024
I remember my Mother today, and her frantic wrapping of Christmas presents so Dad could climb on the roof and give us a Santa Ho HO Ho sighting!!! She tried so hard with her family! What a blessing Barbara was to us all!!!! Due to Barbara's work and love, we have tremendous friends and a lovely family!
Joe Lundgren
December 24, 2023
Thinking of you Barb your legacy continues to shine brightly through the wonderful daughter Katie you raised.
Reflecting on the beautiful person she has become, it is clear that your love, guidance, and wisdom have shaped her into an exceptional individual.
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Joanne Sanford Duke
December 24, 2023
Kate Sanford Lundgren
December 24, 2022
Still missing you every day mom!!!!
Joanne Sanford Duke
December 24, 2022
Missing you so and always in my heart.
Kate Sanford Lundgren
December 26, 2021
Miss you so very very much mom!
Joanne Sanford Duke
December 25, 2020
Missing you Mom!
Joanne
December 24, 2016
There is not a day that goes by images of you are not present. You are in my thoughts, dreams and heart. So grateful to have had many years with you until your departure last year.
Paul Sanford
January 3, 2016
What a great Mom you were to all your children. Your spiritual guidance & heartfelt belief you your children have provided a life of blessing and confidence!! You are in my heart always!
Beautiful!
Barbara Sanford
January 2, 2016
Joe Lundgren
December 31, 2015
Love you Barb!
Joanne Sanford Duke
December 31, 2015
When darkness struck her children's lives, she would say "there will be no stone unturned for an answer".
Her sense of commitment was present from a distance.
Her unconditional love apparent in so many situations throughout our lives.
We have been able to demonstrate unconditional love to our children because of what we received from her.
She believed in us when no one else did, our mother, our love.
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