Barbara B. Hunter

Barbara B. Hunter, born Jan. 10, 1941, died Aug. 23, 2016, at Kindred Convalescent Hospital, in San Leandro, California, of complications from throat surgery. Daughter to Llewellyn and Ruby Pittson and sister to Jeffrey Pittson. Studied piano from age 10 and inspired brother to a lifelong career as a professional pianist. Attended Abraham Lincoln High School, San Francisco. Was active in Job’s Daughters throughout her teen years as an officer and pianist. She was active with fraternal groups and travelled often with her mother Ruby. After graduation, she attended business school and became an outstanding bookkeeper/accountant. Over the years, Barbara worked for Schwabacher-Frey, Gundlack Pipe & Tube and the San Mateo Laborers Local 389 from which she retired. Barbara once said that swimming with the dolphins in Hawaii was one of the highlights of her life.

“Barbara was a kind, supportive and generous presence to all her friends and family with an infectious spirit and joy of life. We will miss her.”