Barbara was a beautiful, intelligent woman who was a nurturer and would often quote that she "would give through her ass and shit through her ribs" to describe how giving and generous she was to her family. And she was brave as she raised 3 children on her own and dared to dream of being a registered nurse, though being single parent of 3 and her health didn't allow for the realization of that dream. She is survived by 3 siblings, Jack/Randy, Bonnie and Larry; 3 offspring, Angela, Nadine and Gary Jr; and 1 grandson, David; and a few close friends. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts and minds. And for those of good intentions in lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Kidney, Diabetes, and Heart and Stroke Foundations instead in the hope that in the future people will not suffer as she did.