Barbara Jean Solomon, a beloved resident of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on April 21, 1934, in Celina, Ohio, Barbara graduated from high school in 1952, having lived in the Highland Park neighborhood
Barbara's life was filled with love and devotion to her family. She was married to Otto G. Solomon, affectionately known as Bud, for 68 cherished years until his passing on March 30, 2024.
Barbara’s community service involvement started in high school as president of the band and Girls Athletic Association (GAA) and extended to her community through her involvement as a Girl Scout leader in Chicago, IL.
Barbara's career accomplishments included a fulfilling role as a high school registrar for the Phoenix Union High School District at Maryvale High School, where she worked for 21 years, retiring in 1996. Barbara was also an avid reader.
She adored her children; Tracy Buquo (Solomon) & Robert Buquo (son-in-law) of Chandler AZ, Scott Solomon of Queen Creek AZ, Kirk Solomon & Gregory Rehner (son-in-law) of Los Angeles CA; grandchildren Tamara, Emma, Braedon, Cade; great-grandchildren Ciara, Ezra, Kai, and great-great-grandchild Hazel.
All of her family and friends will miss her dearly including her in-laws Trudy Speakman and Al & Leslie Solomon (Reineke), and multiple nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her daughter Deborah K. Poe (Solomon), parents Gerald and Ruth Birt (Siler), in-laws Grover and Martha Solomon (Hertenstein), her sisters Karen (Birt) and Shirley (Birt) and brothers-in-law Lawrence Kokocki, Joseph Sestan, Mike Speakman, and daughter-in-law Michelle Solomon (Hawkins).
A celebratory and uplifting memorial service will be held at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary, located at 10940 East Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, on April 18, 2026, at 11:00 am.
Special thanks are extended to Summit Health Care Services, especially Sharday, Dacia, and Christine, for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to a favorite charity in Barbara's memory would be appreciated.
Barbara's cherished legacy and beloved spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
