Thursday, September 06, 2007

Barbara Barber - Oct. 22, 1923 - Sept. 3, 2007


BARBARA BARBER

A Memorial Service for Barbara Barber will be held Monday, September 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 1715 Bird Street, Oroville, followed by a reception in the social hall. Burial services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park, 5646 Lincoln Boulevard, Oroville, California.

Barbara passed away September 3, 2007, at Hospice House in Paradise, California. Barbara was born to Charles and Ruby Breese on October 22, 1923 in Red Bluff, California. She grew up in the Willows, Oroville, and Los Molinos areas, graduating from Los Molinos High School in 1941. She and her husband Bill graduated together from high school and were married March 31, 1946. Barbara worked for a title company in Sacramento, California until October 1948 when she, Bill and their newborn daughter Diane moved to Honcut. In 1951, their daughter Nancy was born. Barbara taught at Honcut Elementary School for 25 years before retiring in 1984. In 1997 she and Bill moved to Orovilie and spent many happy years traveling together in their RV and spending time at their cabin in Mineral, California.

Barbara was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Oroville, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, and the California Retired Teacher's Association. She spent many hours volunteering for the Butte County Library in Oroville.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband William Merle "Bill" Barber as well as her ten siblings. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Diane and Richard Schmidt of Citrus Heights; daughter Nancy Pine of Fair Oaks; and grandsons Ryan and Dustin Schmidt of Citrus Heights; She is also survived by numerous brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church, 1715 Bird Street, Oroville, California, 95965; Paradise Hospice House, P.O. Box 2287, Paradise, California 95967; the American Cancer Association, or to a favorite charity. Services are under the direction of Scheer Memorial Chapel.

10 comments:

GetFlix said...

Ryan, so sorry to hear this news.

M-M-M-Mishy said...

I'm so sorry, Ryan. I'm keeping you in my thoughts!

LA said...

Awww, so sorry, Ryan. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

LA said...

p.s. That picture is so sweet.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Its obvious how much you loved her.

prettykitty said...

my condolences to you and your family, ryan.

you're so lucky to have such great memories with a loving grandma. what a sweet pic.

Ryan said...

Thank you all for your kind words. I think I might add a few pictures to this post. I had to scan numerous amounts of photos for my cousin so he can make a mini photo movie with his Apple Computer. I have all of the capabliities on my Apple, but have no clue how to use the applications. I am glad someone in the family is Apple savvy.

EditThis said...

Sorry to hear of your loss, Ryan. At least you were able to be there with her in the end.

Diane said...

Sorry for you loss.

kookla@work said...

I emailed ya, but in case it didn't go through because of the "internets" being invaded by the government, I too would like to send condolences your way.