Barbara Joan Foy
January 28, 1935 - August 13, 2018
Barbara J. Foy passed away early Monday morning along side her daughter Lisa in Paso Robles, following a long illness that she fought so bravely. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has called Benicia her home since 1955. Barbara worked as as realtor in Benicia for many years, and later as a purchasing agent for the federal government at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. She retired from her civil service at Fort Hunter Liggett in 1998. She enjoyed cheering for her beloved Oklahoma Sooners, as well as the SF Giants and 49ers. She enjoyed bowling, doing ceramics and traveling. Her greatest joy in life was being a MOM and GRANDMA! Barbara is survived by her children Lisa (Brian) Harvey, Kevin (Chari) Valentine, John (Diana) Valentine, David (Cindy) Valentine, Susan Azevedo and Kristina Phillips; brother Carlton Shaw She was preceded in death by her husband Rod Foy in 2016 and her daughters Kathleen Foy in 2006 and Cynthia Valentine in 2013. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1125 Southampton Road, Benicia. Burial will be in Sacramento Valley National cemetery. Visitation will be at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Barbara J. Foy passed away early Monday morning along side her daughter Lisa in Paso Robles, following a long illness that she fought so bravely. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has called Benicia her home since 1955. Barbara worked as... View Obituary & Service Information