Barbara Ann Grewe

Barbara fought with courage, dignity and optimism until she passed away surrounded by family and friends at North East Baptist Hospital, where she worked the past 15 years in medical records. She made many friends throughout the hospital and drew praise from co-workers and supervisors for her work ethic, professionalism and positive attitude, all of which she continued to exhibit while receiving treatment.

Her friends loved her ready smile, gentle manner and the encouragement she offered those facing tough times. But she was most devoted to her family, especially her son, Kristopher, who brought her great joy. Even while sick, her commitment to her family never wavered, and other patients and their doctors drew inspiration from her refusal to allow the disease to conquer her spirit.

Barbara was born in Hot Springs, AR, on October 28, 1958. She was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament Parish School and Lee High School, Class of 1977. She earned a degree in elementary education from UTSA in 1982 and a degree in medical records from St. Philip's College in 1987.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gus H. Orsborn, a decorated World War II veteran. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Toby L. Grewe; son, Kris Grewe; mother, Frances Orsborn; mother-in-law, Barbara Grewe; father-in-law, John F. Grewe, and his wife Sandy; devoted sister and best friend, Mary F. Orsborn, and her companion, Jorge Servin; sister, Linda Davidson of Dallas; brother, John L. Orsborn, and his wife, Rose Martinez-Orsborn; brother, Thomas W. Orsborn and his wife, Beth Becker-Orsborn; sister-in-law Heather Judge, and her husband, Jason Judge; brother-in-law, Jason Grewe and his fiancé, Kasey Cravens; niece, Christina E. Orsborn; nephew, Paul J. Orsborn and his wife Belinda; nephew, David J. Orsborn and his wife, Cecilia. Barbara loved dogs and leaves behind three, her beloved Bernie, Cindy and Samantha.

The family wishes to thank Barbara's oncologist, Sharon Wilks; North East Baptist nurse Sharon Dowling; North East Baptist chaplain Karen Calhoun; and Deacon Paul Charron for their care and support.

Mrs. Grewe will lie in state beginning at noon on Sunday, and the family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Barbara A. Grewe to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation by phone, 1-888-888-3317; by check, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas, 75265-0309; by credit card, www.komen.org.