Barbara J. "Bobby" Keville - Passed away on February 27, 2010 in Cotati at the age of 73. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Service, Friday, March 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM with a Visitation from 3:00 PM until service time at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. A Celebration of Bobbyâ??s life will follow after the Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Bobby Keville Amateur Riding Scholarship Fund, c/o any Exchange Bank, or Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952. Private Interment: Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery.
Bobby was born, reared and educated in Richmond, VA. She graduated from W. Hampton College at University of Richmond with a BA in Sociology. She was a lifelong volunteer in the equestrian world, as well as a licensed steward and judge for USEF, and member and immediate past chairwoman of the CA Dressage Society, Sonoma County Chapter. Bobby had a love of horses and riding, but her passion was helping amateur riders participate in equestrian sports.