Dr. JoEllen Eng

City of Death

Santa Barbara

JoEllen “Jody” Baum Eng, 77, of Santa Barbara, died September 21, 2026, after a battle with leukemia. JoEllen was a caring and devoted psychologist. In her free time, she loved painting, poetry, swimming, Hawaii, and her golden retrievers, Luke and Beckett, who were her babies. She is survived by her chosen family, Cynthia Farrell Foged (Eric); nieces Brooke Foged, Lindsay Willcox (Tony), and Bridget Colbert (Eddie); five great-nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. At her request, her ashes will be scattered on her beloved Maui.

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