Eileen Barron

Eileen Barron

OBITUARY

Eileen Barron passed away on Aug 7th, 2024. She is survived by her three children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, and many dear friends.Eileen was a true La Jolla bon vivant, hostess, and entertainer from the day she moved there in 1968. She was extraordinarily friendly, and loved to stop and chat and laugh with neighbors and friends. She was invited by all types of people to all kinds of occasions. She always reciprocated an invitation, so she entertained people with interesting lives and stories as guests: artists, scientists, University professors, and people of all backgrounds sat together at her dining table.Eileen loved the theater. She was born and grew up in Queens, New York and regularly attended Broadway plays. She loved to sing and act. She loved the opera. Eileen loved to read novels and talk about the folks in those novels – how they lived.She traveled around the world, going on train rides across Canada and Asia, including from Moscow to Vladivostok, boating on the Amazon River, going on Safari in Africa, and touring India, China, Europe and the Middle East.Eileen was an art collector known for her dazzling taste. Her walls were filled with beautiful original paintings, some famous, some ancient, but mostly impressionist and abstract art from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. She was well-known for her flashy taste in dress and d�cor: the only one with a bright green couch placed under a 6′ x 6′ early ’60’s abstract painting by a local artist. She also collected ceramics and statues from local artists.Eileen worked for many years at Muirlands Junior High and La Jolla High, where she is fondly remembered by faculty and former students.Eileen loved music, plays, a good party, and good company. She made friends who loved her everywhere she went. She will be missed by many.A memorial service for Eileen Barron will be held on Oct 18th. If you wish to attend, please email Laura: laurachatahm@gmail.com. Donations can be made to Dor Hadash Synagogue.