May 24, 1951 – July 17, 2018
Passed away from dementia in San Jose, CA.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Paul Crompton and her two sons Eric and Andrew Crompton, her pride and joy. Barbara leaves behind a brother, Dr. James Yazman (Donna), two sisters, Pam Yazman (Johnny Green), and Marla Johnson (Joseph) and many nieces and nephews.
Born in Des Moines, IA, Barbara and her family moved to San Mateo when she was twelve. She attended Aragon High School and graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Criminology. Barbara retired after 35 years as a Senior Special Investigator for the Department of Motor Vehicles and worked for many years out of the Gilroy DMV office.
A 30-year resident of Morgan Hill, Barbara was active in synagogue life at Congregation Emeth serving as a Religious School teacher, member of the Sisterhood, and on the Board of Directors.
Her passions included cooking, hosting holiday feasts and keeping up with her life-long friendships.
In-lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent in her memory to Congregation Emeth’s Religious School or Campership funds, to the Alzheimer’s Association, or to any other agency that supports people in need.A private burial will be held at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park in Gilroy.
An open memorial service will be held at Congregation Emeth, 17835 Monterey Street, Morgan Hill, CA at 2:00pm on Monday, September 3, 2018.
