Born in Rockford, Illinois, a daughter of the late Leon and Mildred (Roland) Zick, after growing up in Oregon, Illinois, she then lived in Barrington, Rhode Island for many years before retiring to Colorado and eventually moving back to Rhode Island.
Barbara enjoyed cooking, sewing, skiing, golfing, sailing and hiking.
In addition to her husband survivors include: one daughter, Lisa O’Brien and her husband Michael of East Greenwich; two sons, Robert and Scott Anderson both of Colorado; six grandchildren, Kelsey, Kyle and Kevin Anderson; Ainsley, Cailin and Bryn MacGillivray and one brother, Robert Zick of New York.
Her funeral and burial will be private. Contributions in Barbara’s memory may be made to, St. Elizabeth’s Manor, 1 Dawn Hill Rd., Bristol, RI 02809.