Barbara D Motz

1919 - 2012

Barbara D Motz obituary, 1919-2012, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1919

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Barbara Motz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 14, 2012.

BARBARA D. MOTZ, 93, of Fort Wayne, died on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born Aug. 1, 1919, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Delbert E. Manes and Bessie L. (Flickinger). She retired from J.C. Penney where she was a seamstress. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are her husband, George W. Motz of Fort Wayne; daughters, Nancy Marie (Donald) Greenstein of Bayview, Texas, Linda Kay (Larry) Baker of Pearland, Texas and Jennifer Lee Gray of Fort Wayne; sisters, Jane VanHoozen and Mary Lou Jackson, both of Fort Wayne; brothers, David W. Manes of Nashville, Tenn. and Walter Manes of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Debra Meuter officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials to Gethsemane Lutheran Church or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com


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December 17, 2012

Mike Perkins

My sincere condolences to all of you.
Barbara was a gracious and talented lady. May the many wonderful memories you share help comfort you.

December 15, 2012

Martha Banks

Pete & family-- I was sorry to learn this today from Amy. She is at peace now, but her wonderful artwork is still with us, at least in our minds.

December 15, 2012

Judy & Roger Miller

Barbara was a wonderful woman.With lots of kind thoughts for everyone .She will be missed by all of us that knew and loved her Our deepest sympathies go to you Pete and the girls at this very difficult time.

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