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Barbara Pledger Obituary

Barbara Faust Pledger Passed peacefully, November 1, 2007, at home in Hillsborough, CA, her family at her bedside. She was 87. Born Sept. 8, 1920, in Egypt, PA, as Barbara Soha Tzope, one of 13 children. Survived by husband Douglas J. Pledger; sons, William and Robert Faust; daughters-in-law, Dale and Laura; her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation Tues, Nov. 6, 12-5pm, at Crosby N. Gray & Co., 2 Park Ave., Burlingame, CA. Russian Orthodox Panihida Wed, Nov. 7, 6:15 pm at Church of All Russian Saints, 744 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA. Funeral Mass, Nov. 8, 2007, 10:00 am, Church of All Russian Saints. Interment to follow at the Serbian Cemetery, 1801 Hillside Blvd, Colma. (Please see Sun, Nov. 4 SF Chronicle InMemory for "Bobbie's" story.)

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 5, 2007.

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Maureen Smith

November 7, 2007

Bobbi was such a lovely, sweet, kind, thoughtful lady. I always enjoyed chatting with her. She was funny, upbeat and had such a great sense of humor. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Lenore & Brenden Gotelli

November 7, 2007

God has taken you home with him. You will be truly missed Bobbi. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tom & Bill during this difficult time.

Jeff Jones

November 7, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Eireann (Erin) McCarthy

November 7, 2007

Bill, Dale, Cindy, Nicole and family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. May perpetual light shine upon her.

Chuck & Marilyn Hild

November 6, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

David Ionko

November 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dr. Paul D Davis

November 5, 2007

What a great Lady Barbara was. She always had a kind word for everyone. Our memories of her will live on in our hearts, and she will never be forgotten. With my deepest and most profound sympathy.

Beverly & Richard Stevenson

November 4, 2007

Bill, We hope that dispite the difficult time your family is experiencing now, we know your Mom will remain in you and your family's hearts as you recall so many memories of good times shared with her. In these memories, she has given you a precious gift. We know personally how very welcomed she made us feel to your family.

Brian/Nicole Stevenson

November 4, 2007

Bobbie was a lively, unforgetable, loving, kind and generous woman. She was loved by all and will be missed by her family and friends.

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