Ruth Barnett Obituary
Ruth Barnett of Palo Alto, California passed away on August 22, 2026. Ruth, born on September 25, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Topol and Anna Topol (Tenenbaum); and her sister Frances Topol. She is survived by: her sons, David Barnett (Andi) of Los Altos and Steven Barnett (Maria) of McLean, Virginia; her grandchildren, Jake, Owen, Jonah and Hannah; her brother Mitchell Topol (Barbara) of Mountain View; her nephews, Michael and Aaron; and her great-nephew Christopher Beau Topol.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, in support of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford (my.supportlpch.org).
