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Barbara Abeling-Tarrant Obituary
Barbara Jean Abeling-Tarrant passed away from cancer at the age of 58 on Saturday, August 29th 2020. She is survived by her parents Bob and Carol Abeling, and five children Melissa, Brendan, Sarah, Megan, and Will Tarrant. She was born in San Francisco and raised in Novato, before moving to Penngrove where she spent her adult life. She worked for twenty years at the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco and later eight years at West America Bank in Petaluma. She spent countless hours volunteering at her children's school, never missing an event or a game. Her other passion in life was helping animals of all shapes and sizes. She was laid to rest in the Our Lady of Fatima Urn Garden at Calvary Cemetery in Petaluma. Due to the current pandemic, there is a celebration of life planned for August of 2021. In lieu of flowers, Barbara's wishes were that donations be made to local animal shelters or Lily's Legacy of Love.
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Shelley Simmons and Steve Yeager
September 29, 2020
Our heartfelt sympathies to Barbara's family.
Lynn Gates
September 23, 2020
Barbara Jean, May you find both peace and also laughter in heaven. I’m absolutely positive that my Mom and Auntie Gayle will have you with them in a heartbeat!
AC & UB & Bill, our thoughts are with you all. Now and always. Lynn & Ron
Colleen McCarthy
September 20, 2020
Dear Abeling-Tarrent Family,
I remember Barbara going through Our Lady of Loretto School from first through eighth grades and being in the group of my sister Margann's special friends. Barbara was a special person who left a.special mark in my sister's life. I know Maryann was there to welcome her into Heaven.
Colleen McCarthy
September 20, 2020
To the Abeling-Tarrent Family,
I am know that Barbara is in a better place and she and my sister are sharing stories of their growing up together. You are all in my prayers.
Colleen McCarthy
SHARON SMITH McCHESNEY
September 20, 2020
I’ve known Barbara since 1st grade. She was a sweet person and dear friend. RIP Barbara, we will not be the same without you. I’m so glad I got to see you in January. I will remember you forever.
Laura Machado
September 20, 2020
Blessings and hugs to the Abeling and Tarrant families.
Barbara Dunaway
September 20, 2020
A beautiful woman. Her kindness radiated. We are so sad to hear of her passing.
Mark and Barb Dunaway
Helen Sonnichsen
September 19, 2020
To Melissa and family,
So sorry to read this, what a wonderful mother she was.
Thinking of you.
The Sonnichsen Family
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