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Barbara Trager passed away in the early hours of Shabbat morning, July 6th, 2024 from heart failure. Barbara is predeceased by her husband Tom by just over a year and this is a very sad loss indeed. Barbara is adored as mother to Mara and Josh, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and close friend to many. She has a been a pillar of Bonai Shalom’s community as a great activist in many ways and she will be greatly missed.
The memorial and burial will be on Tuesday morning, July 9th
9.30am – Service at Bonai Shalom (on livestream here )
11am – Burial at Mountain View Cemetery, 3016 Kalmia Ave, Boulder, CO 80301
Following the burial, immediate and out of town family only will go back to the house
Wednesday July 10th
4-6pm Shiva visitation with a short service at 5pm at Barbara’s home
3561 4th Street, Boulder, 80304
Please repsect the family’s specific request for this to be a quiet and respectful gathering following traditional etiquette in house of mourning. You can learn more here.
There may be more shiva gatherings and minyanim in Denver and we will keep you informed.
If you would like to sit shmirah for Barbara, you can sign up here
If you feel moved to give tzedakah in Barbara’s memory, the family ask it be directed to Bonai Shalom or a charity of your choice.
May the neshama of Basha Leah, Barbara Trager, be at peace and remembered always for a blessing.
Hamakom y’nachem – we wish strength and comfort to Mara and Josh and their families, including her three adored grandchildren, to Barbara’s siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Blessings,
Rabbi Marc
