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2015

Barbara Handler Obituary

Barbara Handler

April 11, 1941 to September 20, 2015

Born in Chicago, passed away peacefully in her home in Indio, Calif. Beloved partner to Linda Delodovici, cherished Mother to Lee and Robert Handler, Grandmother to Maxwell, Ashlee, Jacob, Emilee and Hailee Handler, and Great Grandmother to Rylan. Adored Aunt to Mindy and Larry Benson. Predeceased by her loving parents, Melvin and Gertie Greenman and her cherished sister, Ilene Benson. Celebration of life to be held in the Palm Springs area. Date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, Barb has requested donations to the Sarcoma Alliance at sarcomaalliance.org/donate/donate-now.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 23 to Sep. 27, 2015.

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Maya Chavda

November 25, 2015

I just found out today that you had left us. I will miss you always, my dear friend. Rest in peace.

Cy Hegerich & Glen Lockhart

September 30, 2015

Will miss your happy smile & love of life. Our friendship was too brief.

Beverly

September 27, 2015

I will miss my dear cousin's sparkling eyes, her beautiful smile and her loving ways and cheerful, melodious voice. Rest well dear one.

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