On losing two remarkable friends Comments on Stories, posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 3, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Two highly regarded community leaders died last week, a loss to their families and the city they loved. Jackie Barnett, who died Oct. 14, was a school counselor at the old Pleasanton Elementary School, where she left her mark as a compassionate education and character guide for hundreds of children who sought her advice and good counsel. Two days later, Ralph Romero Jr. passed away from the effects of ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease. An avid golfer (including two holes-in-one at Castlewood), he was honored July 9 by hundreds of his friends at the "First Annual Ralph Romero ALS Charity Golf Tournament" they organized, contributing $66,000 to the ALS to the ALS Association to fund research into the crippling, neurodegenerative disease that took Mr. Romero's life.
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Posted by Sarah Carr, a member of the Pleasanton Middle School community, on Nov 3, 2009 at 5:23 pm
I am very sad to hear of the passing of Jackie Barnett. I remember her from Chabot in Livermore, and I just learned that she was a counselor at Pleasanton Elementary at the same time I was. That goes back to 1972. In resent years I have been to her house for the Christmas Boutque and bought cat items for my cats. I will miss her.
Posted by Nicki (Seery) Miller, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:57 am
I was sad to hear of Jackie Barnett's passing. I had the pleasure of knowing her through a friendship with her son Greg. To this day, I cook some of the food items that Jackie showed me how to prepare while helping her put dinner together at her home. I would like to express my sympathy to both Greg and Gary. I lost both of my parents over 20 years ago and I know that with time, you will both be able to rejoice in her memory instead of feeling grief. I pray that time passes quickly for you both.
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