Barbara L. Bear

1935 - 2011

Barbara L. Bear obituary, 1935-2011, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1935

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home

120 West Mill Street

Ossian, Indiana

Barbara Bear Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 6, 2011.

Barbara "Barb" L. Bear, 75, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011. She was born on September 23, 1935 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Edward and Eileen (Sheean) Noll. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed cross-stitching and raising cockatiels. Surviving family include her husband, Ted Bear of Fort Wayne; children, Kathryn (Victor) Duesel, Carolyn O'Keefe both of Stoughton, WI, David Klug of Ephrata, PA, Daniel Klug of Fort Wayne, Mary (Ryan) Sneddon of Myerstown, PA, Patricia Klug of Ossian, Greg (Sarah) Young of Redmond, WA; brother, Kenneth (Char) Noll of Washington; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place at 3:00 pm on Friday, September 9, 2011 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian. Burial will take place at Covington Memorial Gardens at a later date.

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September 23, 2019

Daughter

Kathy Duesel

Happy Birthday Mom, you are missed

July 25, 2017

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September 24, 2015

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80, hugs&kisses

September 24, 2015

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September 24, 2015

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To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

June 27, 2015

It has been a year now Dad has been with you, all my love

June 27, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

September 25, 2014

Kathryn Duesel

Beautiful Autumn day, Happy 79th!

August 18, 2014

kathy Duesel

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

September 17, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

May 11, 2013

I Miss you Mom, ,, Kathy (*_*)

December 24, 2012

kathy duesel

Merry Christmas Mom!!!!!!! I Love you, Kathy

November 25, 2012

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November 24, 2012

Mary

Well we got thru Thanksgiving I made myself busy and visited the folks in the home with Allie. I love the kitchen on holidays, I think of you and how you told me little hints and stuff with cooking. It was always warm with you. Miss you and love you.

November 22, 2012

I Love you, Cooking turkey, and fond memories,

October 22, 2012

Mary Sneddon

Life is hard at times. I really miss our family gatherings and you in the kitchen cooking. Some day Ill see you. Im sure you are in good hands and in perfect peace. love M.

September 23, 2012

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September 23, 2012

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September 23, 2012

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Happy Birthday Mom!!!!!!!!

September 6, 2012

Mary Sneddon

Its been a year. love you miss you. I bet you have a lot to tell us and how our petty isssues are nothing compared to the joy and peace you are in right now. if only you could call

September 5, 2012

Kathy Duesel

Hi Mom ,,it has been a year ,,

I Love you & miss you always
Kathy

August 31, 2012

you are now with us forever on Earth!!!!I can talk to you often Love Kathy

July 28, 2012

It has been a year since I last seen you, I miss you, this family is in desperate need of a blessing , blow one down to us all, All my love Kathy

May 14, 2012

Mary Sneddon

Happy Mothers Day Mom, its a beautiful weekend we took the doggies out to the big park and the birdies had a big day too. love you

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May 11, 2012

"Happy Mom's Day, I miss you, " kathy

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March 29, 2012

Hi Mom , ILove you, and Miss you, Look down upon us, Pray for us, Kathy

December 30, 2011

Kathryn Duesel

Look down on me touch my cheek as you have always done, let me know I will be all right, 2012, kathy

December 30, 2011

Mary Sneddon

Happy New Years Mom,,,,,bobbi didnt make it so I hope you are caring for him. We got another birdie,,,,Bernie his name is. He really birdtalks and chirps up a storm youd love him.

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December 20, 2011

Mary Sneddon

Hi Mom, Ryan got me a parakeet for Christmas. I know youd love that and would tell me all the things to do with him. Kathy helps me. We named him Bobbibird. Merry Christmas Momm. Love you

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December 20, 2011

Merry Christmas, Mom

December 15, 2011

Ryan &Mary Sneddon

December 13, 2011

Andy Duesel

December 13, 2011

Merry Christmas Mom! I know it was you jingling those bells to make us think it was Santa, on Jefferson Ave, those where some great times ! you got your 1rst color TV!

December 13, 2011

Mary Sneddon

Merry Christmas Mommi, I wish we were all getting ready to come to your house , or mine, to make dinner and gather together to enjoy each others company. I surely miss you and holiday dinners. love you. miss you

December 13, 2011

Mary Sneddon

Love you Mom, Its Christmas and I wish we were all in your kitchen making dinner and enjoying your laugh and good times. Merry Christmas Mommi 2011

October 24, 2011

I miss you,

September 23, 2011

Happy Birthday Mommy! I miss you, Today,

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Mom, I look to the sky and I Smile, with a tear in my eye of pure Joy,You are so Happy now, I Love You, I will Treasure Our last day together ,Our wonderful stories and never forget all you have taught me, The soft gentle touch to my face, as I teared up, you said " remember me with smiles and laughter,for that is how I will look down upon you all," "I am with Jesus" Yes Look down on me from time to time, I still need to know if I am cooking/baking this food just right, are my Holiday pretties just right?,I loved that about you, you made a Wonderful home!!! Your wonderful Laughter!We Loved our Birds! Charlie will always be with us! I will finish Your Angel latch hook for us! You & Peggy watch when you guys wanna! Your 1rst Little Daughter Kathy Lynne Klug

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