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Annette Dobbs Obituary

Annette Dobbs At home in San Francisco on March 19, 2012 with her family around her. Beloved wife of the late Harold S. Dobbs; loving mother of Stephen and Victoria Dobbs, Marilyn Dobbs Higuera, Greg and Carol Dobbs, Cathy and Phil Goldstein, and the late Rusty Dobbs; devoted grandmother of Aaron and Marissa, Susana and Jeff, David and Jesse, Jason and Jill, Alex, Joshua, Gabriel, Noah G., Noah D., Ari, and Hallie; and great-grandmother of Jordan, Ryan, and Elliot. Daughter of the late Vera Lehrer. Sister of Harvey and Nancy Lehrer, the late Pearl and Al Slayen, and the late Harold and Lee Lehrer. She also was a loving aunt and dear friend to many. Annette was an extraordinary and passionate woman who mentored many people and whose good deeds influenced many lives. Special thanks from Annette's family to Dr. James Davis, and the caregivers and staff from JFCS Seniors at Home, and San Francisco Towers. A memorial service and reception will be held at 11:00AM on Sunday, March 25th, at Congregation Emanu-El, at Lake and Arguello in San Francisco. Private interment will have taken place at Home of Peace Cemetery in Colma. Contributions to "Jewish Community Federation," 121 Steuart Street, San Francisco CA 94105, www.JewishFed.org, "Brandeis Hillel Day School," 655 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco CA 94132; www.BHDS.org; "Jewish Home," 302 Silver Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112, JHSF.org or "Israel Education Fund" (earmarked "The Rusty Dobbs Pre-Kindergarten in Tiberias, Israel"), attn: Marilyn Wechsler, 25 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York City NY 10004-1010.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 22 to Mar. 24, 2012.

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Sunny Makleff

July 24, 2025

Seeing Annette“s picture warmed my heart. I treasured her friendship for many years. She lived a life of values and shared them with others. I am lucky to be in touch with her amazing granddaughter, Hallie and to share memories of Annette together.

Sunny Makleff

March 17, 2020

Missing you. Annette but enjoying your vivacious granddaughter Hallie in. Israel. She would make you proud

Sunny Makleff

March 21, 2019

Dear Stephen, Greg, Marilyn and Cathy;
How could it be that Annette has been gone for so many years. I feel her spirited presence in many situations in my life here in Israel. She was a special person in so many ways, and Arik (who passed away last year) and I
treasured the times we spent together. All of you in her family were lucky to have a mother and grandmother like her, and to have memories which surely enrich your lives.
All the best,
Sunny Makleff

Larry Key

April 3, 2012

To the Dobbs Family,

Your Mom was always good to me.
I remember playing with Rusty in the backyard in the 50's when Bess would take me over. We always enjoyed coming over as a family the Keys & Dobbs---Getting to watch Walt Disney in color TV in the 50's and many, many other family times.
Rusty and I had many birthday parties together, and summer camp, and many good times.
Your Mom will be missed. Take care

Ivan Saul Cutler

March 25, 2012

Dear Stephen, Greg, Marilyn and Cathy:

May the enduring love and blessings of a sweet Mother and towering Woman of Valor comfort you in your sorrow, then riding on her radiance, propel and carry you into the future of Mitzvot in her memory and honor.

The Cutlers: Wendee, Ivan and Alexa
Greensboro, North Carolina

Peter Lieberman

March 24, 2012

Dear Cathy, Living so far away, we missed the chance to know one universally reported to have been that rare type, a genuine mensch. We wish strength to those that acutely feel the loss.
Peter Lieberman & Riat Ranucci

Daisy

March 24, 2012

I will forever miss my second "mom". She always made me feel a part of her life and family, and taught me so much throughout the years. My deepest condolences and love to the entire family.

March 24, 2012

Dear Marilyn, Stephen, Greg, and Cathy;

We just heard about Annette's passing away;
We were shocked, saddened, and upset especially because since we visited her in November. we had not heard about her condition. After our return to Israel it was difficult for us to keep in contact.

Few people are priviledged to have a mother
who was loved and respected by so many people for her devotion to the country and to the Jewish people. She was a real Israeli in spirit !
We admired her and loved her, and will miss her.
We look forward to meeting you and your families when you come to visit Israel.

May her memory be blessed and may you know sorrow no more,
Sunny and Arik Makleff

March 24, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the family.

Joan LaPedis

March 23, 2012

Dear Dobb's Family, I'm so sorry to have Annette move on, she will truly be missed by all those that loved her and those whose lives she touched in all her fabulous works she didi Sincerely, Jackie-Soss-Fazzio

Hg

March 23, 2012

Love you forever nanny.

March 23, 2012

Dear Dobbs Family,

May your mother's memory be a blessing to you always. From the Bob Rhine Family

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