Barbara Ruxton

Barbara Fern Healy Ruxton Lovingly known as "Da" May 14, 1930 - Dec. 14, 2009 Barbara passed away peacefully, with her loving husband of 57 years, by her side. She was a native Californian and lived in Piedmont for more than 70 years. Barbara graduated from Piedmont High School with the Class of 1948 and the University of California, Berkeley in 1952, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She is the daughter of the late Fern and Bourke Healy, also of Piedmont. Barbara is survived by her high school sweetheart, Walter Ruxton, whom she married in 1953. They spent their life together in Piedmont with their daughters, Karen Ruxton Barbieri and her husband Dean, of Piedmont, Linda Ruxton Taylor and her husband Bruce, of Salinas and Dana Ruxton Rotticci and her husband John, of Modesto and her ten adored grandchildren; Lauren, Dana and Ryan Barbieri, Alex, Drew, Ted and Brucer Taylor and Chris, Stuart and Beth Rotticci. Barbara's dear brother and sisters in law, Mr. and Mrs. John Healy, Mrs. Jack Soper of Piedmont and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hobson of Walnut Creek. Barbara enjoyed volunteering with the Junior League of the East Bay, Hoe and Hope, Phi Beta Phi and spending time with her "Bridge" group of friends, whom she has known since High School. She loved every minute and milestone of her family and was the perfect Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Da was the true definition of a Lady; warm, gracious and always loving. A private family ceremony will be held this weekend. Donations in her memory are kindly appreciated and may be directed to Bear Backers, University of California, Berkeley.