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Barbara Polstra Obituary
POLSTRA, Barbara Gene
Our dear, loving and
devoted mother
Survived by her son Mark Polstra and daughters Deni Polstra, Cindy Burke and Pam Juarez. Son-in-laws, Tim Burke and Mike Juarez. Loving grandchildren Tana Silvera and her husband Ron Silvera, Rocko Shorrock and his wife Dr. Nicole Shorrock, Patrick Shorrock and his fiance Tamara Camaro, Paul Burke, Adam Burke and his fiance Kelly Draper, Hannah Burke, Emily Burke, Molly Burke, Michael Ryan Juarez, Justin Juarez, Katie Hannan, Jacob Polstra, Isaiah Polstra, Rein Polstra, and great-grandchildren Natalie Silvera, Noelle Silvera, Liam Shorrock and Rowan Shorrock. Barbara G. Polstra was born in Berkeley, Ca on November 5, 1926 passed away on June 12, 2006. Barbara was married for 57 loving years to Ryan Polstra. She was a wonderful mother who raised four children and then helped with her fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Eternally joyous, she always looked for the best in everyone. She was an avid tennis player at Arden Hills Country Club and at 55, she played on the American River College tennis team. She loved music, dancing, playing bridge and card games. Barbara inspired us all with her courageous battle against her disease HHT, remaining positive until the end. With an amazing spirit, Barbara was loved and admired by many. Please join us for a memorial and celebration of Barbara's life at the Mission Oaks Recreation Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive (off Edison Ave) in Carmichael, Ca on Saturday, June 24 at 11am.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Polstra
3 Entries
Vicci Snyder
June 27, 2006
Deni, Cindy, Pam and Mark:
I can't express the sorrow of hearing of your mother's passing. She was always a gracious and loving person. I remember when I would visit with Mark, Scott and lynn and go to your house. She treated me as if I was one of your cousins visiting from out of town.
I am so glad that I was able to see her at KK's party in 2003.
You are all in my prayers, and please know that I am thinking of all of you at this time.
Sonya Lovine
June 18, 2006
Deni, its been quite some time since we've talked...but when I read of your mother's passing, it touched my heart, and I just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Nancy Burt
June 16, 2006
Thank you for 30 years of bridge and friendship.
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