Born March 6, 1939, in Koonesburg, Germany to parents Ernst and Margarete Lakeit. She later immigrated to the United States in 1953. She graduated from West High school in Salt Lake City in 1957.
She married Handrick (Hank) Andres Achenbach on November 8, 1957, and were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 29, 1971.
Devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was happy to serve in many callings.
Barbara was adventurous loved everything from zip lines, roller-coasters, to parasailing. She loved to vacation especially taking cruises and traveling to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Barbara made friends everywhere she was, with her truly kind and caring heart.
She formed individual and forever lasting bonds with each of her grandchildren.
Barbara has an unwavering faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and the teachings of the LDS church. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.
A special Thank you to the caring Staff at Legacy House and the Nurses from Aspire Hospice.
She is survived by her children, Margaret (August) Ambler, Doris Sutton, Hendrick (Hank) Andres Achenbach Jr., her brother Jerry Lakeit, 5 grandchildren; Scott Ambler, Tyler Sutton(Kiley), Bridger Achenbach(Alyssa), Parker Achenbach, Brett Caputo, 5 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Broto, husband Hank and Grandson Brett Coputo.
A service will be held on March 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel – 3401 South Highland Drive, Millcreek, Utah 84106.
