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Barbara Pritikin Obituary
Pritikin, Barbara "Chris" L. beloved wife of Allen for 47 years; loving mother of Mark (Sharon) and Pamela (Ed) Fortune; cherished grandma of Lindsay, Zach and Justin; fond sister of Shirley Peterson and the late George Jr.; loving daughter of the late George and Lillian Coburn. Chris played an important role in the founding and success of Creative Mirror and Shower, a family business. She enjoyed art and travel and always had a flair for design. Chapel service 2:30 p.m., Thursday, at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment at Randhill Park Cemetery. (next to funeral home) For Info: 847-255-3520 
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Pritikin
Debbie Selvaggi
September 11, 2008
Allen,Mark & Pam,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Debbie & Mike Selvaggi
Mark Deckert
September 11, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Arde Harris
September 11, 2008
Dear Allen, Mark, Pam & Family
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your wife and mom. She was a very nice women and its so sad she left us at such a young age. May all your memories help get you through this time. Fondly
Arde and Marv Harris
Lisa and Kenny (Blitstein) Beynon
September 10, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss.
Keith & Genny Ellefson
September 10, 2008
Allen: We are so sorry for your loss.
karen panzer
September 10, 2008
Alan, I remember Mike and I were married only 1 yr and we visited you
in San Francisco, you were both so gracious, I will never forget the time we spent with Chris and you and
Mark. Love, Karen and Mike Panzer
Deborah Wahl
September 10, 2008
I am sorry for your loss Uncle Allen, Pam and Mark. I will always cherish my memories and so value the time I got to spend with Aunt Barbara.
Howard Glantz
September 10, 2008
Dear Allen
So Sorry for your loss.
Newton & Linda Little
September 10, 2008
Linda and I want to let you know that we are so sorry to hear about the death of "Chris" / Mrs. Pritikin. We pray for your family at this time of loss-for healing and for fond memories to last a lifetime.
Warmest regards,
Newton & Linda Little (friends of Mark's from GPF)
Bill Evans
September 10, 2008
Mark & Pam:
I am sorry for your loss.
Chris Mammen
September 10, 2008
Mark, your family is in our prayers. Your mom sounds like a lovely lady, and I know you will miss her.
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