Kelly,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I only met your mother a couple of times and always thought, "what a beautiful lady". I think that all those stars we see up in the sky are our loved ones. So just look up in the sky and she will always be looking over you.
Love,
Niki & Joel Solis

Dear Jim, Jim Jr., Kelly, Shawna, Darcy and Tim,

My thoughts have been with all of you since I heard the news. Lots of memories came flooding back. Your first house in Richland, Diamond Lake, Diane and I staying at your house, (a lot!), fishing with Jim Jr. and many more.
Barbara had such an awesome spirit and I'm so happy that I was able to see her in 2005 at my dad's service. It had been many years since and she hadn't changed a bit. We talked quite a lot that day. It was so good to see her. I knew through the family that she had been sick for awhile, but you wouldn't know it. I'll remember her just like that. I'm sure her battle was nothing less than courageous. I know she was always one of my mom's favorites. Her sense of humor, her laugh and fierce zest for life will always make me smile when I think of her. Take care all of you and know that my family's thoughts are with you all.
Love,
David

Dear Doyle Family,

Barbara and I worked together in the 80's at Battelle. She was a real lady, a good mentor, a good friend and could always make me laugh. I will miss her and will keep the family in my prayers.

To the Doyle family.
My heart goes out to you for the loss of such a wonderful woman. I didn't know the family, but I knew Barb from Meadow Springs bridge. She
was a wonderful friend and I will miss her so much.
We emailed after she got sick and couldn't play bridge any more. Once in a while I would ask her how she was doing and she would write an email to me. For the most part her expression was "keep the jokes coming" and I did.
The last time I heard from "her" it was her daughter writing it as she wasn't able to come to the computer.
I knew then it wouldn't be long.
She has been and will continue to be in my prayers.

Peggy Jewett

Dear Jim and Children,
Barbara was one of my favorite cousins - 15 years older I loved to go into her room while visiting Aunt Viv - she let me play with her special dolls and watch her do "teenage girl things". I was the flower girl at her wedding - only four at the time, but remember how special it was wearing a beautiful pink dress made by her mom. Remember babysitting at the house on Cullum - having a great time watching her put on makeup and helping with her hair as she got ready. I look back and can see that she was so involved with life, not only her husband and children benefited from her wonderful energy, friends and the community did as well.
Am sad to say that there were many things I didn't know about my cousin and the later years until reading the obituary, but what a wonderful tribute. She has a special place in my heart and I will smile as I remember her sense of humor, good nature and wonderful smile.
With fondness and love,
Susan Bayley Ledingham