Barbara Catherine Furstenberg, 86, of Dallas, Texas, passed away at her home on July 26, 2019. She was born in Dallas on May 9, 1933. Barbara graduated from North Dallas High School and afterward went to work for Mutual of Omaha where she was employed for her entire career. Barbara married Gregory Anthony Furstenberg on June 28, 1975. They had a wonderful life together; married until his death in 1998. A member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dallas, Barbara was active as a lector. She was a member of A.C.T.S. and Catholic Daughters. Barbara’s faith in Jesus Christ, and devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary was central to her life. She influenced many with her openness and sharing of her faith and trust in God. She deeply loved her family and will be so missed by all.
Barbara is survived by her step children, Vicki Furstenberg widow of step son Jim Furstenberg, Janet Carlton and husband Charles Carlton, Judy Brewer and husband Ben Brewer, Julia Bronstad and husband Tom Bronstad, Joe Furstenberg and wife Tricia Furstenberg, Jenny Fuller and husband Don Fuller. Barbara is survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Barbara is also survived by sister Margaret Lonergan and husband Daniel Lonergan, and sister Mary Graham. She is survived by many nieces, and nephews, as well as grandnieces and grandnephews.
A funeral service will be held on September 14, 2019, at St. Patrick Catholic Church 9643 Ferndale Rd., Dallas, TX, beginning with recitation of the rosary at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass. Interment will be at Calvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas, TX 75220.