I loved you  admired you and felt your love and strength. You were always there for everybody no matter your health problems. I know you will continue watching down on all of us from heaven. RIP

she was a very godly woman she prayed for you every night and new when you forgot to pray for something and prayed for you

Grandma was a shining light touching so many with her gentle voice and kind nature. She was loved by so many she will be truly missed.

This week we are saying goodbye to our beloved "Grandma Barb".To say that she was my friend would be a huge understatement.Even though we all call her "Grandma Barb" ,she was much more than that to me.I considered her to be my mother, spiritually, emotionally and every way that mattered.She was my heroine,my mentor and my example of the woman I most wanted to be like.She was a true prayer warrior. It was her prayers that got us all through the hard times. She celebrated with us in the good times.it was her love that made us all feel important and special.It was her love of God that showed in everything she did."for God is Love. He who knows God has Love"(not an exact quote, but that's the idea).Grandma Barb could be a little feisty, a little stubborn ( ok, maybe a LOT stubborn!).But if I could pray half as much, love half as much and serve half as much the my life would be well lived."I love you more than you'll ever know",my precious friend.

.We loved Barbara dearly. Her love for the Lord flowed out to all she met. She will be missed. I look forward to seeing her in heaven.

Oh, what can one say about this beautiful spirit that has left us..not enough words.  Even though I lived far away, I thought of her often...sometimes thinking about this day...and not wanting to.  I knew what a great loss it was going to be to all who loved her.  What a mighty servant she was indeed...whatever one needed, however great or small...she was willing to do whatever she could...mostly I loved her listening ear and wise advice...she helped me through some rough times...I will always love her and her family...so much.. Barbara, you were one of the biggest blessings in my life...looking forward to another hug...Love, Marie

She heard the words she lived her life for. "Welcome Home My good and Faithful Servant" She was an example to all of us as what a servant is suppose to be. When she hugged you, you knew she meant it. When she said she would pray for you, you were sure you would be lifted. And all she had to hear was you might need help and she was on the horn to see what she could do .... I used to kid her that she would be so happy to get to heaven, she would be doing back flips through the Pearly Gates ... She had a lot of people to see again ... But most of all, SHE HAS SEEN HIS FACE. R.I.P Barb. I will so miss seeing you when I go home. Praying for strength and comfort for those left behind ...

God  will watch over  grandma. She is smiling down on you and your family. My sympathy goes out to the family.

Barb was always such a huge inspiration to me and my family. I miss her a lot but I know sheiks in heaven praising God and looking down on us.

I have always felt great comfort and love in your presence. I'll miss you hugging me and kissing my cheek. Thank you for always praying for me and my boys. Until we meet again...

My beautiful, precious Grandma... my world is a whole lot dimmer without you here. I miss you terribly Grandma, but I know you're with us, hugging us & praying for us still. I love you more Grandma <3

Thank you God for sharing a bit of heaven with us by having this angel walking among us - she is going to be deeply missed.

Barb, you were always a blessing to me, as well as to countless others.  You always loved me no matter what, a true reflection of Gods' love.  Every time I see the color purple I'll think of you and smile.
Loving you always,
Patti

Aunt Barbara, I was always so impressed by your approach to life.  You were one of the most positive people I've ever met.  Rest in peace.

Love,

Chriss McDonald and family

The Angels are singing........you will be missed.  Rest in peace Aunt Barbara.

Jack McDonald, Vince and Cheryl Meyers

Barbara you will be missed, You were a second mom to use Dean kids when we lived next door to you.

You were truly an angel Aunt Barbara. I will miss you. You were always there comforting and taking care of everyone else. Now is the time for the Lord to take care of you. Love ya

Mellisa Lang Bryant (Indianapolis, IN)

You will be missed . You are at peace and that comforts all of us that love you so very much

OBITUARY

Barbara E McDonald Nissen

1 October, 1929 – 22 January, 2015

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens

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