Barbara Jean Cottingham

3/11/1947 --2/26/16

Not a shrinking violet but a rose to be cherished.

Barb was born in Hastings Nebraska to Patricia and Aubrey Stevenson on March 11, 1947. Barb graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and Hastings College in 1969. Barb married Doug Cottingham in Hastings, Nebraska on August 29, 1969. Barb lived in many cities including Omaha, Kansas City, Dallas, Las Vegas and Phoenix because of job transfers for Doug. Barb worked as a Human Resource Director in the cities where they lived and made many friends not only at work, but in the many charitable endeavors Barb joined. These include, The Ronald McDonald House, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Special Olympics, Neighbors Who Care and P.E.O. Barb is survived and loved by husband, Doug Cottingham; sister, Pam Ferguson of Lenexa Kansas and dog Storme. A Celebration of Barb's life will be held at Barb's home in Sun Lakes, Arizona on March 12, 2016 from 1PM to 3PM. A Celebration of Life will also be held in Barb's hometown of Hastings, Nebraska in the spring. Barb's smile and laugh will be missed by her family and many close friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Start Over Rover, a no kill animal rescue, at 134 Barnes Avenue Hastings Nebraska 68901 or to your favorite charity.