Patricia Powers Barth, 88, died on Dec 21, 2008, from a sudden illness. She had been a resident of San Diego for 77 years. She attended Hoover High School and San Diego State College where she was a member of the Phi Sigma Nu Sorority. She had been active in the Trinity United Methodist Church in North Park for over 60 years.
Mrs. Barth played tennis for over 60 years in San Diego. She and her husband, Robert Bruno Barth, passed on their love for tennis to their children, Roy and Patty. At 64 years of age, she went back to college at San Diego City College and won half her matches at number four singles. In most recent years, she won a gold medal in the 80 and over doubles in the Senior Olympics and was a Finalist in the National USTA 80 and over Women's Doubles in 2003.
She was deeply religious and believed strongly in prayer. She always looked for the good in other people and made a huge impression on everyone else she came in contact with.
She will be truly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by two children, Patty Phillips and Roy Barth; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Sandon; one great-grandchild, Madelyn, and sister, Mary Powers Spencer.
Her Funeral and Memorial Service will be Monday, Dec 29, 2008, from 11-12 Noon at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn Street (Thorn and Grim), San Diego , CA 92104. A short reception will follow at the church hall. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary, 4300 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any of the following: Trinity United Methodist Church Attention: Kate Cernin, Director, The North Park Community Preschool, 3030 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92104, Barnes Tennis Center c/o San Diego Youth Tennis, 4490 West Point Loma Boulevard., San Diego, CA 92109, or Balboa Tennis Club c/o Pat Barth Memorial, 2221 Morley Field Drive, San Diego, CA 92104. Published in U-T San Diego on Dec. 26, 2008
Mrs. Barth played tennis for over 60 years in San Diego. She and her husband, Robert Bruno Barth, passed on their love for tennis to their children, Roy and Patty. At 64 years of age, she went back to college at San Diego City College and won half her matches at number four singles. In most recent years, she won a gold medal in the 80 and over doubles in the Senior Olympics and was a Finalist in the National USTA 80 and over Women's Doubles in 2003.
She was deeply religious and believed strongly in prayer. She always looked for the good in other people and made a huge impression on everyone else she came in contact with.
She will be truly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by two children, Patty Phillips and Roy Barth; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Sandon; one great-grandchild, Madelyn, and sister, Mary Powers Spencer.
Her Funeral and Memorial Service will be Monday, Dec 29, 2008, from 11-12 Noon at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn Street (Thorn and Grim), San Diego , CA 92104. A short reception will follow at the church hall. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary, 4300 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any of the following: Trinity United Methodist Church Attention: Kate Cernin, Director, The North Park Community Preschool, 3030 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92104, Barnes Tennis Center c/o San Diego Youth Tennis, 4490 West Point Loma Boulevard., San Diego, CA 92109, or Balboa Tennis Club c/o Pat Barth Memorial, 2221 Morley Field Drive, San Diego, CA 92104. Published in U-T San Diego on Dec. 26, 2008
Patricia Powers Barth, 88, died on Dec 21, 2008, from a sudden illness. She had been a resident of San Diego for 77 years. She attended Hoover High School and San Diego State College where she was a member of the Phi Sigma Nu Sorority. She had been active in the Trinity United Methodist Church in North Park for over 60 years.
Mrs. Barth played tennis for over 60 years in San Diego. She and her husband, Robert Bruno Barth, passed on their love for tennis to their children, Roy and Patty. At 64 years of age, she went back to college at San Diego City College and won half her matches at number four singles. In most recent years, she won a gold medal in the 80 and over doubles in the Senior Olympics and was a Finalist in the National USTA 80 and over Women's Doubles in 2003.
She was deeply religious and believed strongly in prayer. She always looked for the good in other people and made a huge impression on everyone else she came in contact with.
She will be truly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by two children, Patty Phillips and Roy Barth; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Sandon; one great-grandchild, Madelyn, and sister, Mary Powers Spencer.
Her Funeral and Memorial Service will be Monday, Dec 29, 2008, from 11-12 Noon at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn Street (Thorn and Grim), San Diego , CA 92104. A short reception will follow at the church hall. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary, 4300 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any of the following: Trinity United Methodist Church Attention: Kate Cernin, Director, The North Park Community Preschool, 3030 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92104, Barnes Tennis Center c/o San Diego Youth Tennis, 4490 West Point Loma Boulevard., San Diego, CA 92109, or Balboa Tennis Club c/o Pat Barth Memorial, 2221 Morley Field Drive, San Diego, CA 92104. Published in U-T San Diego on Dec. 26, 2008
Mrs. Barth played tennis for over 60 years in San Diego. She and her husband, Robert Bruno Barth, passed on their love for tennis to their children, Roy and Patty. At 64 years of age, she went back to college at San Diego City College and won half her matches at number four singles. In most recent years, she won a gold medal in the 80 and over doubles in the Senior Olympics and was a Finalist in the National USTA 80 and over Women's Doubles in 2003.
She was deeply religious and believed strongly in prayer. She always looked for the good in other people and made a huge impression on everyone else she came in contact with.
She will be truly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by two children, Patty Phillips and Roy Barth; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Sandon; one great-grandchild, Madelyn, and sister, Mary Powers Spencer.
Her Funeral and Memorial Service will be Monday, Dec 29, 2008, from 11-12 Noon at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn Street (Thorn and Grim), San Diego , CA 92104. A short reception will follow at the church hall. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary, 4300 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any of the following: Trinity United Methodist Church Attention: Kate Cernin, Director, The North Park Community Preschool, 3030 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92104, Barnes Tennis Center c/o San Diego Youth Tennis, 4490 West Point Loma Boulevard., San Diego, CA 92109, or Balboa Tennis Club c/o Pat Barth Memorial, 2221 Morley Field Drive, San Diego, CA 92104. Published in U-T San Diego on Dec. 26, 2008
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