Barbara "Barb" A. Deitrick

Barb was born on June 2, 1948 in Defiance, Ohio to Raymond Van Wagner and Wavia (Crites) Van Wagner. She was raised in Ney, Ohio and Defiance, Ohio and attended Defiance High School graduating in 1966. After graduating, Barb married her high-school sweetheart, James (Jim) R. Deitrick, 58 years ago in 1966. Jim and Barb were blessed with the births of their children, Connie (Denny) Roddy of Defiance, Ohio and Steve (Leslie) Deitrick of Falcon, Colorado.

Barb was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband and her parents. Barb leaves behind, to cherish her memory, her loving children, Connie (Denny) Roddy and Steve (Leslie) Deitrick; grandchildren, Courtney (Alec) Morefield and Taylor (Mac) Guinn; great-grandchildren, Owen and Elena Morefield; brothers, Ray (Kaye) Van Wagner, John Van Wagner, and Randon (Jerri) Riegsecker as well as many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

Barb worked at First Baptist Church as the church secretary for 13 years in Defiance, Ohio before retiring in 1996. Barb loved the Lord and led a life devoted in service to Jesus while holding dear her family and many cherished friends. In retirement, Jim and Barb served as European Mission Directors for AWANA Ministry in Germany from 1996 to 2001 before moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Barb was an active member of Vista Grande Baptist Church serving in a number of capacities since 2001. Barb had a life-long passion for writing and was a member of the Christian Writers Guild and a published author. Barb's lifetime of service impacted countless souls over many years.

A Memorial Service for Barbara will be held Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Vista Grande Baptist Church, 5680 Stetson Hills Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917. Pastor Bill Cox will officiate.

A Private Committal Service for family only will be held at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Colorado Springs, CO.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado (https://act.alz.org/goto/forbarbdeitrick) or the AWANA Ministry (http://www.awana.org/donate).

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelofMemoriesfh.com for the Deitrick family.