Barbara Antoinette Severance August 20, 1931 - March 24, 2017 La Jolla, CA Barbara was born and raised in Manhattan, NY, and attended Brown University. During the 1950s she worked as a popular model in New York City and as a buyer for ladies attire in a large Manhattan department store.In 1963, she organized the New York Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, a charity to provide funds for military personnel to send their children to school. This charity was later taken over by the Marine Corps as the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and has provided millions of dollars to our military parents.After marrying Col. Dave E. Severance, USMC (Ret.) in 1968, the couple and Barbara's 6-year-old daughter moved to La Jolla, CA.Barbara became a paralegal in 1980 and worked in several law firms. In 1990, she became the Executive Director of the Academy of San Diego Psychologist and over 11 years raised their membership from under 200 to over 600. Barbara is survived by her husband, a daughter and three stepchildren.Services will be held at the Miramar National Cemetery, Wednesday, April 12 at 2:00 pm.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Apr. 1, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Severance

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14 Entries

Jay and Sue Dess

March 23, 2019

Time passes, but the memories and appreciation of the dedication and efforts both Barbara and Dave provided to the San Diego Psychological Assn. will last forever. Barbara and Dave have both been one in a million. Wishing peace and serenity to the family on the anniversary of the passing of a great lady.

Jennifer Hubbard

April 17, 2017

Dave , all of us here at Bayside Veterinary send our love.

Walt Ford

April 11, 2017

A great American and fine lady. Barbara will be remembered as a gracious, caring and lovingmother and Marine wife. She meant so muchto so many.

Sherli Mcconahy

April 6, 2017

Dear Uncle Dave,

My heart is torn, just as I know yours must be. Although I know, and can almost hear Auntie B's admondisment that we must focus on the wonderful, and lasting memories she has left us with. For my part, the hours upon hours of laughter we shared over the telephone. The warmth and love she added to all the family holidays. Yours and Auntie B's love was truly the first real, and tangible, love I had experienced in my lifetime. She taught me so much about how to live in our hypocritical world. Through example I now see the beauty and wonder that it offers as well. I believe that a part of Heaven is the loving memories that we leave in the hearts left behind. We both know that she has left an overwhelming abundance, and she must surely feel this.
With my deepest sympathy and all my love Sherli

Margit Bojstrup

April 4, 2017

Hi again, Dave. As the stickler for grammar and spelling that I am, there is a number of places where the text could be better. I'd be glad to make the corrections. On the other hand, if you prefer my piece to stay as it is, please submit. And if you think it's more a personal letter than something fit for this venue, please keep it private. I only want you to have my heartfelt condolences on the passing of this most special woman in your life.
I look forward to seeing and being together with you and yours at the services at the cemetery.
Many, many hugs and even more love from

Margit

Margit Bojstrup

April 4, 2017

May the flame of this candle burn as bright as the glow of joy and happiness between you and Barbara, dear Dave!

Tom Horvath

April 3, 2017

Dear Dave,

Barbara was one of the unforgettable individuals in my life, and in the life of San Diego psychology. Her contributions to us as individuals and as an organization will last a very long time.

Sincerely,
Tom Horvath

Jay Dess

April 3, 2017

Dear Dave,
Our deep condolences to you and family on the passing of a great lady. I will be forever grateful for the work Barbara and you did for the San Diego Psychological Association. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jay and Sue Dess

Nancy/ Alex Greene/ Landon

April 3, 2017

Dear Dave,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We will always remember Barbara's joyful spirit and compassionate nature. Barbara and your friendship has always meant a great deal
to us. We will miss her dearly, but she will live on in our memories and heart.
Much Love,
Nancy & Alex

David Severance, Jr.

April 3, 2017

I am thinking of you Dad, during this time of grief.

Mike Severance

April 2, 2017

I just heard, and I am so sorry for your loss, Dad.

Love,
Mike

Lynn Severance

April 2, 2017

Dad, it is with sadness I learn of Barbara (Toni's) death. I know how devastating this is for you and all who knew and loved her. Please know that many are praying for your comfort as you grieve this deep loss.

May you be surrounded by those near to you who join in the loving memories you shared with her over the years.

Love,
Lynn

Blythe Effron

April 1, 2017

Dearest Dave,
We want you to know that we share your loss and that you have our Love and support going through this most difficult time. May Barbara's optimistic spirit, voice, viewpoint and vibrancy along with her forever-young beauty and love of life fill your days with memories of the best of times. Barbara was an amazing person; her eyes lit up as she expressed her Love for you in each and every conversation. We were all blessed by her presence in our lives and loved her dearly and deeply--as we love you, Dave.
With All Our Love,
Blythe, Marc and Brynn

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