Helen M. Barber, age 85, of Galena, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at her residence. Born June 5, 1924 in Columbus to the late Elmer and Mary (Albright) McCombs. 1942 graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School, member of the 50/50 Club of Harlem Township, Sunbury Senior Citizens and the Sunbury Red Hat Society. Retired from Big Walnut Schools in 1989 as an Arts and Library Aid.
Helen was dedicated to her family and she always tried to make them see the good side of any bad situation. She enjoyed flower and herb gardening, knew all wildflowers by name, crocheting, painting, arts, crafts and sewing. She will be remembered for her cooking, especially her biscuits and gravy and her wonderful apple pies. One special memory was her trip to see Tasha Tudor, an author of children's books.
Survived by her sons, William D. (Kathy) of Houston, Oh., Jeffrey (Sonia) of Stafford Va., Joseph (Karen) of Springfield, Jon (Nancy) of Villa Rica, Ga; daughters, Jill (Mike) Shaffer of Galena, Jacque (Jack) Kuhn of Galena, Jody (Mike) Forman of Sunbury; 19 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren, three great-great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband William E. Barber on May 9, 1991, grandson William Charles Barber, brother Robert McCombs, sisters Mary Wolfe, Mildred Sage, Betty Jean Nicely.
Friends may call at the DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, Tuesday 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the 1 p.m. service Wednesday with Fr. David Sizemore officiating. Private interment for the family will take place at a later date. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to: Mount Carmel Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on January 25, 2010
Helen was dedicated to her family and she always tried to make them see the good side of any bad situation. She enjoyed flower and herb gardening, knew all wildflowers by name, crocheting, painting, arts, crafts and sewing. She will be remembered for her cooking, especially her biscuits and gravy and her wonderful apple pies. One special memory was her trip to see Tasha Tudor, an author of children's books.
Survived by her sons, William D. (Kathy) of Houston, Oh., Jeffrey (Sonia) of Stafford Va., Joseph (Karen) of Springfield, Jon (Nancy) of Villa Rica, Ga; daughters, Jill (Mike) Shaffer of Galena, Jacque (Jack) Kuhn of Galena, Jody (Mike) Forman of Sunbury; 19 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren, three great-great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband William E. Barber on May 9, 1991, grandson William Charles Barber, brother Robert McCombs, sisters Mary Wolfe, Mildred Sage, Betty Jean Nicely.
Friends may call at the DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, Tuesday 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the 1 p.m. service Wednesday with Fr. David Sizemore officiating. Private interment for the family will take place at a later date. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to: Mount Carmel Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on January 25, 2010
Helen M. Barber, age 85, of Galena, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at her residence. Born June 5, 1924 in Columbus to the late Elmer and Mary (Albright) McCombs. 1942 graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School, member of the 50/50 Club of Harlem Township, Sunbury Senior Citizens and the Sunbury Red Hat Society. Retired from Big Walnut Schools in 1989 as an Arts and Library Aid.
Helen was dedicated to her family and she always tried to make them see the good side of any bad situation. She enjoyed flower and herb gardening, knew all wildflowers by name, crocheting, painting, arts, crafts and sewing. She will be remembered for her cooking, especially her biscuits and gravy and her wonderful apple pies. One special memory was her trip to see Tasha Tudor, an author of children's books.
Survived by her sons, William D. (Kathy) of Houston, Oh., Jeffrey (Sonia) of Stafford Va., Joseph (Karen) of Springfield, Jon (Nancy) of Villa Rica, Ga; daughters, Jill (Mike) Shaffer of Galena, Jacque (Jack) Kuhn of Galena, Jody (Mike) Forman of Sunbury; 19 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren, three great-great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband William E. Barber on May 9, 1991, grandson William Charles Barber, brother Robert McCombs, sisters Mary Wolfe, Mildred Sage, Betty Jean Nicely.
Friends may call at the DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, Tuesday 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the 1 p.m. service Wednesday with Fr. David Sizemore officiating. Private interment for the family will take place at a later date. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to: Mount Carmel Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on January 25, 2010
Helen was dedicated to her family and she always tried to make them see the good side of any bad situation. She enjoyed flower and herb gardening, knew all wildflowers by name, crocheting, painting, arts, crafts and sewing. She will be remembered for her cooking, especially her biscuits and gravy and her wonderful apple pies. One special memory was her trip to see Tasha Tudor, an author of children's books.
Survived by her sons, William D. (Kathy) of Houston, Oh., Jeffrey (Sonia) of Stafford Va., Joseph (Karen) of Springfield, Jon (Nancy) of Villa Rica, Ga; daughters, Jill (Mike) Shaffer of Galena, Jacque (Jack) Kuhn of Galena, Jody (Mike) Forman of Sunbury; 19 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren, three great-great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband William E. Barber on May 9, 1991, grandson William Charles Barber, brother Robert McCombs, sisters Mary Wolfe, Mildred Sage, Betty Jean Nicely.
Friends may call at the DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, Tuesday 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the 1 p.m. service Wednesday with Fr. David Sizemore officiating. Private interment for the family will take place at a later date. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to: Mount Carmel Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on January 25, 2010
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