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Patricia Niven Obituary

Patricia Ann Niven (Barry) Passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2007, at age 77, in Castro Valley, CA, after a short battle with cancer. Born and raised in Seattle, WA, she moved to San Francisco in 1957. Patricia retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and moved to Rio Vista, CA. She is survived by her children, Colleen Navas and Terrence Barry; grandson, Richard Vogel; daughter-in-law, Athena Barry; sister Ellene Tebb of Marysville, WA; nieces, nephews and friends. Patricia was preceded in death by her son Gregory Barry; and husband, Norman Niven. At the request of Patricia no funeral services will be held. Jess C. Spencer Mortuary Inc. 510-581-9133

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Aug. 15, 2007.

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