Barbara "Bobbie" Bogen Zenker, 82, passed away after a short illness at Wellington Hospital, Lake Worth, FL. She is survived by her devoted husband Arnold, daughters Donna Zenker (Martin Hamilton), Seattle, WA, Tobi Zenker Ahlquist, Erie, PA,granddaughter, Hillary Ahlquist, Pittsburgh, PA and her cherished dog, Corky. Bobbie was preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Robin Zenker and parents, Rae (Matlin) and Herman Bogen. She was born in 1934 in Lower Merion, PA and graduated from Lower Merion High School in 1952. She and Arnold met in 1950 and were married in 1953. They raised their children in Claymont, Delaware and later in Broomall, PA. Bobbie owned and operated The Barbra Dress Shop in Ardmore, PA, prior to moving to Lake Worth, Florida in 1990. She was a volunteer at The Kravits Center for the Performing Arts, and an Election Day poll worker. Bobbie loved to travel and was a creative craftsperson all her life. She was a skilled seamstress and she also loved to knit, embroider, quilt and bead. She was an active member of the Wellington Quilters, Palm Beach Bead Society, and enjoyed playing Canasta and Mahjong regularly with friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, Nov 30th at 11:00 am at the Palm Beach National Chapel in Lake Worth, Fla. Shiva will be observed afterward at the home of Roberta Sirull, 3997 Summer Chase Court, Lake Worth, FL. Memorial Donations may be sent to Congregation L'Dor V'dor, 3475 Woolbright Road, #19, Boynton Beach, FL 33436.