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IN MEMORY

Barbara Bock (Spooner)

Barbara Bock (Spooner)


 
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06/10/14 08:49 PM #1    

Barbara Ellen Young (Singer)

So beautiful and popular. Barb we shared many good times at NABC.  You are missed by us all.

sincerely

barbara young erb singer


03/11/21 10:51 AM #2    

Ronald Frost

Brother Gary Vucich dies 3-8-2021.


03/12/21 11:09 AM #3    

Sharon Kay Wilson (Wood)

Such a beautiful person inside and out. She was never conceited. Always nice to everyone.

03/13/21 11:26 AM #4    

Paula Luecht (Richards)

Barb and I got to know each other after high school.  She was such a sweet girl.  


03/14/21 03:14 PM #5    

John Kennedy

this is a perfect lead in for me, not the way i would have choosen. but, i had a call from barb's daughter a couple of months ago. i've known Allison, since she was pretty small. as, many of you may know, Barb developed Lou G_____ (sp) disease, somewhere between 25 and 30. Allison was around 5, when barb first got sick. their roles changed slowly at first and then progressed fairly fast. at a pretty young age, they started to reverse and Allison and Barb's mother were Barb's care givers. Allison and Barb developed this eye contact thing, when they knew that Barb would no longer be able to speak. Allison became the parent and Barb became the child, from a care taking stand point. Allison pretty much did not have a childhood, as most of us did. i started trying to visit with Barb, about once every month or two, the last couple years, of her life. most of the time Cindy Linsay (Black) would be there, as i believe other had visited as well. Cindy was so good about visiting with Barb and Barb loved that. Allison was in her twenties and would speak for Barb. it was amazing, by looking into each others eyes, Allison could speak for Barb and carry on conversation with you, just like you or i would carry on a conversation.

here's the poinnt off the response. Allison said, that she never really got to know her mother. she wander if i might be able to share some things/stories about her mother, with her. even though i've known Barb, for the biggest part of my life, i didn't have a lot to share. that bothered me and i got to thinking, maybe if i put it out there, class mates would have stories/thoughts and etc. that they would be willing to share. Allison broke down during that phone call and i wished i would of had more to share with her. so, this seemed like the time to give it a try. 

through this site or my email (jmk1947@att.net) i would love to get feedback, that i can put into a small book form. it will go in just as you state it. this is not my strong suit, if there is one. humor always helps! so, if you feel so moved, Thank You and God Bless You!

john k. 


03/14/21 04:20 PM #6    

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

I remember Barb from a class or two we shared in high school.  I was awfully shy back then and she would start talking to me and I would answer her.  She was so nice.  She fixed me up with Roger Smith who I think was her cousin or just a friend.  I don't remember now.  We went on a few dates.  She helped me with my self esteem so much.  Gone too soon.


03/15/21 01:59 PM #7    

Kathryn M. Novitskie (Pool)

JOHN, THIS IS VERY NICE OF YOU TO DO....I'm sure Allison will appreciate it tremendously. I didn't know Barb too well in school...after all there were over 600 kids in our class. But what I do recall was an amazingly gentle, somewhat quiet soul who truly did what everyone has said....she reached out and was friendly to everyone, no matter who they were. Barb was indeed popular as evidenced by her many friends, because she was sweet, patient and kind. Some people, like your mother Allison, are self assured and mature at an earlier stage than many of us probably do. She was one of God's angels on earth....put here for such a purpose and when fulfilled, they are called home, all too early...As a nurse, I've been fortunate to have met a few of these angels throughout life.... ALS is the most horrific disease I think I ever learned about, and I've known several people who've had it. It is tremendously difficult for the individual, and maybe even harder and more exhausting on their families and caregivers, particularly when it is a long, drawn out illness.. While I lost contact with most of the people I knew from school (my bad), I've never forgotten what a truly lovely person Barb was...I am deeply sorry Allison, for all your losses, especially the loss of your beloved mother.

 

 

 

 


03/16/21 05:22 PM #8    

Wayland L. Britt

Hey Allison, I remember you when you brought that card to the reunion..I wasnt supprised that you did and here is why.  I really didnt know your mom to well but I offer this antidotal sketch in an effort to witness to what I observed.  The scene was at Cherry Steet Baptist Church on or about Easter time of our Junior or senior year.  Our church was putting on an ecumenical service (one in which all churches are invited)  I looked out in the Congregation and I noticed your mom setting with what appeard to be her folkes down in front.  

I just wanted you to know that I bserved your mom there to worship God and her attendance did make an impression on me. So I must think that God had other plans for your mom.    

Thank you John for this opportunity to share.  I hope this small piece of information helps you in such a neat quest. You are helping to gather infomation which is very important to Allison. 

Yours and Best, 

Wayland Britt


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