I had the privilege of working with Bobette in her Longevity Therapy program. She used such a skillful combination of science, deep and broad faith, and general clowning around. I will never forget elders in the hospital who had had a stroke and could not move one of their arms. Bobette would throw the big orange balloon across the room, while singing oldies and smiling, and an elder would say “I can’t do that” while at the same time, raising BOTH arms to hit the balloon, much to her own surprise! I sometimes hear of someone who does not have “I can’t” in their vocabulary, and Bobette took it took it a step further to get “I can’t” out of every cell of her body! ...and to show others to do the same. I was profoundly affected by her positive approach to aging. As a young woman, I loved hearing how she hung upside down every day to stay healthy! Like many in our community, I enjoyed variety of healing circles and ceremonies with Bobette, infused with meaning. Coming to her 75th and 90th birthday parties were highlights for me, along with our many quiet talks. At her service today, so artfully woven by Rabbi Gerber, I saw her light reflected in all the lives she touched. May we continue to twinkle with her light of presence and possibility.
Much gratitude to her family and closest family friends for a beautiful service and for their generosity and inclusion.
