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Barry Heifetz Obituary

Barry Heifetz 01/05/1942 ~ 05/14/2014 Of San Anselmo, California passed away quietly in his sleep on 5/14/2014 after his courageous effort battling pancreatic cancer. He leaves the love of his life, Shari Heifetz, his spouse of 43 years; his amazing dogs, Rubi and Magi, and countless friends who shared with him his tenaciousness and enthusiasm for life. He had a potpourri of skills and worked in real estate and landscaping for most of his professional career. With the same strength and conviction in fighting his disease, no one comes to mind who cherished his environment and Marin County like Barry Heifetz. An avid and accomplished sailor, biker, runner, and triathlete he devoured the hills of Mt Tamalpais, and challenged The Bay. More than anything, he will be remembered driving his signature vehicle, a 1952 BMW motorcycle/side car through the entire county often with his dog, Rubi as his side car monkey as well as his previous dogs, Redgie and Patrick. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 12th, 2:00 P.M. at the Aqua Hotel; 555 Redwood Highway; Mill Valley, CA. All are welcome to attend a celebration of Barrys life.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Jul. 11, 2014.

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Mark Burley

June 18, 2024

Barry,
It's been ten years since you left us. I still miss you. Run free, my friend!

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In memory of Barry

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Lynne

August 17, 2014

Dear Shari,

We are sincerely sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My husband and I grew up in the bay area but we now live in Oregon. We do not know you or your late husband, we just found out about you and your late husband while researching information on a modern artist/sculptor/lamp maker from New York Yasha Heifetz. We were wondering if you were any relation to him or know of any relation to him. If so we would really appreciate talking with you. If not were sorry if we have bothered you.

[email protected]

July 15, 2014

Shari, I'm so glad he found you to love. He was such a sweet, gentle soul. I will miss running into him whenever I visit San Anselmo. Best to you, Marylnn Heifetz Rubi.

June 23, 2014

Will always cherish memories of our super crazy endurance runs. Lisa Ross

Dan Hendrickson

June 23, 2014

Barry, my good friend and sailing buddy for 50 years. I will think of you whenever I am on the water and miss your smiling face and great sense of humor. I feel blessed to have known you. Rest in peace my good friend.

Dan Hendrickson

Heading back from the Delta on the Blue Sea.

Dan Hendrickson

June 23, 2014

Sailing on Barry's Schooner the Blue Sea 1968

Dan Hendrickson

June 23, 2014

Mark Burley

June 23, 2014

June 23, 2014

Barry,

I will miss you, my friend. You were always larger than life and we had so many adventures and good times together that I will always cherish

You will always be in my heart

Mark Burley

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