Barbara Jane "Bobbie" Westcott

WESTCOTT -Barbara "Bobbie" Jane Westcott, nee Wadleigh (58), died suddenly on February 15, 2003. Bobbie was Executive Director of Jubilee Enterprises serving the sober-living communities in and around Pasadena. Bobbie served the urban ministry and homeless communities for nearly 20 years. Prior to her move to Pasadena in 1998, she ran a homeless shelter for women and children in Chicago. Bobbie gave of herself tirelessly. In a lifelong pursuit of knowledge, Bobbie earned her Bachelors from Beloit College, a Masters from the University of Wyoming, a Ph.D from Colorado State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado. She raised her children in Co lorado and Chicago, finally residing in Sierra Madre. She had looked forward to sharing her hillside with the coyotes, deer, finches, hawks, and hummingbirds for years to come. Bobbie is survived by her father, Lloyd Wadleigh; brother, Richard; daughters, Samantha Westcott, Rachel Herman, and Hadassah Freiberg; her childrens' spouses, Erin Lindsay, David Herman, and Saj Freiberg, and four grandchildren, Ella and Nili Herman, Sophia Westcott Lindsay, and Yakov Freiberg. Her fifth grandchild is due to arrive next month. A memorial service will be held on February 20 at 7:30 P.M. at All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena. In lieu of flowers, a fund had been established in her name at All Saints. CABOT & SONS, Pasadena, Directors.