I first met Barbara when she was secretary in the Nursing Department of Sierra College in  1976. I was new to the department as well as new to the teaching profession. Although I had been an RN for many years in a hospital setting, teaching was a new and different challenge.

 Barbara with her kindness  and warmth helped to relieve my anxiety. She was also efficient as well as being the calm knowledgeable face of the Nursing Program. During the time that Barbara worked at Sierra College, we became great friends, keeping in touch across the many moves and many miles.

I miss her messages of concern and love for me and my family and am thankful for having had our many years of  friendship.

I know how much she loved her family and how much she was loved in return. i feel privileged to have shared in her life and to have experienced her goodness. Along with my sorrow for your loss, I send you an affirmation that the memory of our her will always be with me. Sending love to you all.