One of our favorite orchestra members passed away last week and we were given the news yesterday which I know gave us all a heavy heart. Barbara Leary was an accomplished pianist and, as you can see from her picture, a wonderful timpani player, pounder, or whatever the term would be. She lived in Tacoma and at first managed to grab a ride to orchestra practice with other members coming our way, but when there were none, she would ride the bus to the Purdy Park n Ride, walk up the long, steep hill hauling all her equipment behind her, then leave early to get the bus home again. Her trademark was the wild and crazy glasses she wore during the concerts. She was a delight to work with and always "upbeat"...hmmm...and will be missed by all those who knew her. Something tells me that things will never be the same now that she's playing in the heavenly orchestra :o)
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