EVA PASSWEG BARD

Eva was an incredible mentor. She believed in me when I was young at Raintree. She pushed me and sometimes made me angry but she always made me better. She gave me a spot on the team at VCU and her encouragement never stopped. She was fierce but enormously kind. She will be missed by all that knew her. Peace be with her family.

We were friends at Grinnell College where I greatly admired Eva's independence, intelligence, and sense of fun. Only occasional cards or email in recent years but I feel the loss--can't quite believe it. Love from Ozzie

I knew Eva just for a short time and in a casual manner. She lived across the street from my son in Midlothian. She always had a smile and kind word to say, and reached out as good neighbors do. I always felt good, knowing she was there. It was a privilege to known her even for a short time.

As the neighbor across the street for 10 years, I knew Eva as the woman who came to my rescue on many occasions. I felt solidly secure knowing she and Tom were so close by. I miss her kindness and am inspired by her ability to know and care for someone without in any way intruding. My heart is with her family now.

Eva, you and I had many tennis conversations at Raintree and VCU, as you relentlessly encouraged me to be a better person and tennis player.I will always miss your laughter and determination.

I'll never forget her easy demeanor when you talked to her, or her radiant smile she would flash...am glad to have had the privelege of knowing her, she will be sorely missed.

My love and deepest sympathies for Eva's family. She and Mom (Catherine Thoma) were great friends. I will always remember Eva as a powerful force with an amazing spirit and a terrific laugh. She will greatly missed.

I was so sorry to hear of Eva's death. She was so unique - smart and funny. Eva will be missed at the Midlothian YMCA.

I first met Eva in 1975 and she gave me my first teaching job at a club.She was feisty and a great friend for over 35 years. The tennis community lost a great friend.

I'm one of the many campers and counselors who knew and admired Eva at Camp Wenonah in Naples, Maine. What an athlete; what a great backhand! And what a gal. We'll all miss Eva.

The Richmond tennis community was blessed to have Eva pass along her passion for the game to several generations of players. She will be remembered and missed.

Eva was a true friend and a formidable spirit. I shall miss her greatly

She was a treasure...truly a spirited lady that energized everyone she came in contact with...Eva, your smile and wit will be missed...your legacy will live on. With fondest memories, Susan

Eva was a loyal swimmer, a champion ping pong player, a tough cookie, a vocal member of our community, and an all around good lady. She will be missed.

I'm always a little surprised to see in black and white that Eva was 78 years old...because she is and will forever be (in my mind's eye) forty and formidable - and wielding a tennis racket. Forever fit, forever feisty and forever like family... to me. My heart and prayers go out to the Bards, especially to Julia and Sasha.