Saturday, November 30, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Oct 16, 2013 - Email from Nancy Gilliland plus photos
From: Nancy Gilliland <nancypiano@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 2:55 PM
Subject: Barbara Ann
To: Dorothy Bender <dbender@gmail.com>
Cc: Audrey McLaughlin <amclaughlin3@me.com>
Hi Dorothy,
We were in Lone Pine when I got Audrey's message on Saturday about Barbara Ann's passing. On the drive down there, we were listening to some Sagebrush Swing and two versions of a song that Barbara Ann turned me on to: "Blue Again" by lyricist Dorothy Fields. That was Wednesday and I had such a strong, palpable feeling of connection to her that I got choked up and said to John that I would go for another visit when we got home. Maybe that feeling was her saying goodbye to me…I don't know. But the reality is that our little songbird has left us and we have to enjoy all our memories of the times we had together. That is the comfort, but oh…what a deep void. She was one of a kind and my life was enhanced by having her in it. It was truly a blessing that our paths crossed in this life time.
Dorothy and Audrey, it was a very fun day we all spent with Barbara Ann making music. The memory of the joy that Barbara Ann and all of us shared will stay with me a long, long time. You both were angels through this whole journey. Thank you for setting up the blog that kept us all up to date with Barbara Ann.
Sending you both big hugs,
Nancy
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 2:55 PM
Subject: Barbara Ann
To: Dorothy Bender <dbender@gmail.com>
Cc: Audrey McLaughlin <amclaughlin3@me.com>
Hi Dorothy,
We were in Lone Pine when I got Audrey's message on Saturday about Barbara Ann's passing. On the drive down there, we were listening to some Sagebrush Swing and two versions of a song that Barbara Ann turned me on to: "Blue Again" by lyricist Dorothy Fields. That was Wednesday and I had such a strong, palpable feeling of connection to her that I got choked up and said to John that I would go for another visit when we got home. Maybe that feeling was her saying goodbye to me…I don't know. But the reality is that our little songbird has left us and we have to enjoy all our memories of the times we had together. That is the comfort, but oh…what a deep void. She was one of a kind and my life was enhanced by having her in it. It was truly a blessing that our paths crossed in this life time.
Dorothy and Audrey, it was a very fun day we all spent with Barbara Ann making music. The memory of the joy that Barbara Ann and all of us shared will stay with me a long, long time. You both were angels through this whole journey. Thank you for setting up the blog that kept us all up to date with Barbara Ann.
Sending you both big hugs,
Nancy
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Oct 10, 2013 - Barbara Ann Barnett - November 28, 1942 - October 10, 2013 RIP
We learned this evening that our wondrous Barbara "Barbie" Ann Barnett passed away, October 10, 2013 at 6:45pm, at the Soquel Leisure Villa.
Please add a comment below if you'd like express your sympathy to the family. (If you need help adding a comment, please send it to dbender@gmail.com and it will be added.)
As we learn more details, we will let you know.
We are very sorry to lose our beautiful, talented musician and good friend to so many of us. She taught me a lot these past six months; I will always be grateful to her.
Bye, bye, dear Barbara Ann. May you RIP.
Dorothy
Please add a comment below if you'd like express your sympathy to the family. (If you need help adding a comment, please send it to dbender@gmail.com and it will be added.)
As we learn more details, we will let you know.
We are very sorry to lose our beautiful, talented musician and good friend to so many of us. She taught me a lot these past six months; I will always be grateful to her.
Bye, bye, dear Barbara Ann. May you RIP.
Dorothy
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| Barbara Ann, June, 2001 |
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Oct 8, 2013 - Email from Merv Graham
From: Merv Graham <merv@funkyfiddler.org>
Date: Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 12:39 PM
Subject: Barbara Ann
To: Dorothy Bender <dbender@gmail.com>
Dorothy,
I too have tried unsuccessfully to contact Barbara Ann recently, both by phone and e-mail. I'm aware that she was having difficulty using the phone and, I presume, e-mail processing is now beyond her abilities.
Since you seem to have the most contact with her, will you please tell her the next time you see her that I think of her each and every day, and hope for the very best for her considering the fate that has befallen her.
Thank you, Merv Graham
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Date: Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 12:39 PM
Subject: Barbara Ann
To: Dorothy Bender <dbender@gmail.com>
Dorothy,
I too have tried unsuccessfully to contact Barbara Ann recently, both by phone and e-mail. I'm aware that she was having difficulty using the phone and, I presume, e-mail processing is now beyond her abilities.
Since you seem to have the most contact with her, will you please tell her the next time you see her that I think of her each and every day, and hope for the very best for her considering the fate that has befallen her.
Thank you, Merv Graham
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Monday, October 7, 2013
Oct 7, 2013 - Email from Bob Wagner to Barbara Ann
From: rlwagar@aol.com
To: Dorothy Bender<dbender@gmail.com>
Date: Mon., Oct 7, 2013 at 2:23 AM
Aloha Dorothy,
I have been trying to send the email below to Barbara Ann without success; it finally dawned on me that perhaps you could pass it on. Many thanks I appreciate it. I will also send a couple of You Tube links to you showing some whale encounters which you show Barbara Ann if appropriate. Sending positive thoughts to you all from Germany.
-----Original Message-----
From: rlwagar <rlwagar@aol.com>
To: babaccordn <babaccordn@earthlink.net>
Sent: Wed, Oct 2, 2013 9:05 am
Aloha Barbara Ann,
I will use Barbara Ann with respect since that is what you choose to be called now, however, when I see your twinkling eyes in recent videos, I remember the Barbie Jensen that I knew at SDSC, who then became Barbara Barnett when I saw her at Stanford. Good memories all.
I evolved into Robert over the years (and even answer now to Lopaka in Hawaiian.)
I met my future wife in 1991, an educator who taught me, one lives to work and not the other way around, so I retired early--in 1997--at the age of 53, ended up on Maui in 1999, got heavily involved in the Hawaiian language (including chanting) and culture (including dancing the traditional kahiko hula.)
Spend half the time on Maui, the other half in Europe visiting my wife's relatives. While on Maui, am out daily paddling my one-man outrigger canoe, especially fun during the whale season. I'll send you a couple of video clips via You Tube, showing up close and personal encounters with whales. Hope you enjoy!
I think of you often, always with a smile on my face.
Take care my friend, I am sure we will meet each other somewhere, sometime.
Hugs,
Bob
To: Dorothy Bender<dbender@gmail.com>
Date: Mon., Oct 7, 2013 at 2:23 AM
Aloha Dorothy,
I have been trying to send the email below to Barbara Ann without success; it finally dawned on me that perhaps you could pass it on. Many thanks I appreciate it. I will also send a couple of You Tube links to you showing some whale encounters which you show Barbara Ann if appropriate. Sending positive thoughts to you all from Germany.
-----Original Message-----
From: rlwagar <rlwagar@aol.com>
To: babaccordn <babaccordn@earthlink.net>
Sent: Wed, Oct 2, 2013 9:05 am
Aloha Barbara Ann,
I will use Barbara Ann with respect since that is what you choose to be called now, however, when I see your twinkling eyes in recent videos, I remember the Barbie Jensen that I knew at SDSC, who then became Barbara Barnett when I saw her at Stanford. Good memories all.
I evolved into Robert over the years (and even answer now to Lopaka in Hawaiian.)
I met my future wife in 1991, an educator who taught me, one lives to work and not the other way around, so I retired early--in 1997--at the age of 53, ended up on Maui in 1999, got heavily involved in the Hawaiian language (including chanting) and culture (including dancing the traditional kahiko hula.)
Spend half the time on Maui, the other half in Europe visiting my wife's relatives. While on Maui, am out daily paddling my one-man outrigger canoe, especially fun during the whale season. I'll send you a couple of video clips via You Tube, showing up close and personal encounters with whales. Hope you enjoy!
I think of you often, always with a smile on my face.
Take care my friend, I am sure we will meet each other somewhere, sometime.
Hugs,
Bob
Oct 4, 2013: Gayle Curtis sends Paris Skies
Gayle sends Paris Skies
From: Gayle Curtis <gayle.curtis@mac.com>
Date: Sat, Oct 4, 2013 at 2:10 PM
Subject: Gayle sends Paris Skies
To: babaccordn@earthlink.net, Dorothy Bender <dbender@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Oct 4, 2013 at 2:10 PM
Subject: Gayle sends Paris Skies
To: babaccordn@earthlink.net, Dorothy Bender <dbender@gmail.com>
Hi BarbaraAnn,
We're
in Paris a few weeks ago and crossing the bridge to the Ile St. Louis,
from the Notre Dame cathedral, we passed a man playing accordion, for
tips, in the center of the bridge.
On
the way back, the rain had stopped, and I shot a video, after dropping a
few Euros in his cap. Of course he plays "Paris Skies", and I thought
of you, and Homer Lane.
I've posted the video on YouTube <http://youtu.be/FOeBYED3BK8 >and I hope you will enjoy seeing -- and hearing it.
Much love to you,
Gayle
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