Barbara was a close friend of mine throughout the 21 years that I knew her. She and I took trips together, went to Dodgers games, went on hikes, and in her last five years of life, I visited her every two weeks at her cottage at Foothill Retirement in Tujunga. She meant a lot to me and was a very loving and kind person who generously gave of her time to help others in need. I am a better person because of my time with Barbara.