Barbara Anne Neukom Bohn

1939 - 2024

Barbara Anne Neukom Bohn
After a life of giving and inspiring others, adventures around the world, and a number of singular personal and professional accomplishments, Barbara Neukom Bohn slipped away after a protracted illness on November 20, 2024, at the age of 85 at her home in Carmel, California, which she helped design and build.
Barbara was a tirelessly devoted wife and inspiration to her husband of 63 years, John, and a loving mother to their four children, daughters, Linnea, Maya, and Cameron, and son, John, who were the pride and sparkle of her life.
While her family was her greatest treasure, Barbara's passions extended far beyond her home. She possessed an insatiable curiosity and a passion for life's adventure that inspired those around her. Raised in San Mateo Park and San Francisco, Barbara was an intense world traveler, economist, securities associate, diplomat and advisor. She explored diverse cultures and landscapes, lived and worked on both coasts and in several foreign countries and left a lasting impression on everyone she encountered.
In addition to her husband, John, Barbara is survived by her four children, and by her six grandchildren, Nikayla, William, Jaxu, Julan, Ethan, and Sandor, step-granddaughter, Neipori, and by her three brothers, Bill Neukom of Seattle, David Neukom of Novato, and Dan Neukom of Sacramento.
Given Barbara's abiding interest and involvement in international affairs and particular support for cultural interaction between the U.S. and Japan, an effort is underway to name a meaningful space in Barbara's memory at Pomona College, Barbara's alma mater, in the new, CENTER FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT.
The family asks that any charitable donations be made toward this effort: https://bit.ly/BarbaraNeukomBohn.
Donations can also be mailed to:
Pomona College,
ATTN: Kyle Hines, Advancement Services.
333 North College Way, Claremont, CA 91711:
For any questions, please contact: Kyle Hines, Pomona College kyle.hines@pomona.edu