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Personal note from Barbara's Friends and Family

I just wanted to mention that a few loving friends and family members have made personal donations to help cover expenses a for Barbara's upcoming Cremation and Memorial Service. The date of the service is still to be determined.
Please accept our family's deepest thanks, and appreciation for your generous donations:
Joe & Sue Reed
Thomas Davis
The Alvares Family
Your support means so much to us. 💙💜💗

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Update from Jan. 30, 2022

We just wanted to announce that our family has been hosting a weekly car wash fundraisers each weekend, in North Bakersfield at various locations. To find out where the next location will be, please subscribe to this memorial page to stay updated.
We appreciate your support during this difficult time. And even if you won't be able to make it out to one of our weekend fundraisers, perhaps you could share announcements on social media? We would be so grateful for your assistance.
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Obituary

Barbara Kim Phillips, 61, of Bakersfield, passed away unexpectedly on January 13th, 2022, due to complications from a stroke. Barbara was born in Seattle, Washington, and spent the last 30 years or so in Oildale, North of the river, where she was well known and respected. She loved the community there and had many friends that were more like family. She also loved music and games, and had quite a few hobbies - beading, calligraphy, …

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Memories & condolences

Dear Barbara,

Although I knew you for a short time, I remember your sweet, caring nature. I am sure your immediate famil…

Dear Barbara,

Although I knew you for a short time, I remember your sweet, caring nature. I am sure …

Dear Barbara,

Although I knew you for a short time, I remember yo…

Butterflies, and specific songs by Heart, Bad Company, Journey, and Pat Benetar...
Butterflies, and specific songs by Heart, Bad Company, Journey, and Pat Benetar...
Butterflies, and specific songs by Heart, Bad Company, Journey, …

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What were Barbara's favorite ways to exercise?
Mom didn't 'work out', go to the gym, or keep any sort of exercise rountine. She did…
Mom didn't 'work out', go to the gym, or keep any sort of exercise rountine. She did keep hers…
Mom didn't 'work out', go to the gym, or keep any sort of exercise rountine. She did keep herself quite busy, however, …
What were Barbara's favorite ways to spend free time?
My memories of spending free time with our Mom, for me personally, consisted of eati…
My memories of spending free time with our Mom, for me personally, consisted of eating, playin…
My memories of spending free time with our Mom, for me personally, consisted of eating, playing games, listening to mus…
What causes did Barbara care about most?
Our mom would help anyone in need if she could. We didn't have much money growing up…
Our mom would help anyone in need if she could. We didn't have much money growing up, but Barb…
Our mom would help anyone in need if she could. We didn't have much money growing up, but Barbara would give you "the s…
What were Barbara's favorite games to play?
She enjoyed card games, backgammon, PC games such as "Bejeweled Blitz" and "Solitare…
She enjoyed card games, backgammon, PC games such as "Bejeweled Blitz" and "Solitare." She enj…
She enjoyed card games, backgammon, PC games such as "Bejeweled Blitz" and "Solitare." She enjoyed Sudoku and Crossword…

Timeline

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Born

June 18th, 1960
Seattle, WA
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Had a child, Jessica Ysidron

1980
Westminster, CA
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Had a child, Joshua Davis

1983
Garden Grove, CA

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Cause of death

Stroke

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Green lawn Cemetary Bakersfield

Mish Funeral Home-Oildale
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Mish Funeral Home-Oildale

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