Barbara married Charles Edward Anderson on March 23, 1957. Together, they had 5 children. Ellen Marie, Chuck (Karen), Dana (Manuel), David and Holly.
Barbara was a retired Registered Nurse. After retirement, she spent her time gardening, baking, and most importantly spending time with her grandchildren. She loved being a grandmother to Toni Adams, Elizabeth Anderson, Cyndi Anderson, Ann Marie Bolan, Bronte Sone, Sheridan Sone, Samantha Raisbeck, Quinton Anderson, Jocelyn Anderson, Mikhail Anderson, Yasmine Anderson, Nicole Wirgau, and Alyssa Wirgau. She was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, Reid Raisbeck and Grayson Adams.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles and daughter Ellen. A private ceremony with the family will be held at a later date.