She could swing a golf club or whip up a soufflé

And her giving spirit would light up your day

She was cheerful, helpful and had a big heart

In all of our lives she played a big part

Her joy was endless, life was a blast

She concentrated on the future

And not on the past

So much has happened in her 80 years

Oceans of happiness, gallons of tears

Sharing, caring, loving and warm

Always going from dusk to dawn

With a twinkle in her eyes

She faced life’s surprises

Planning picnic, volunteering

Playing bridge, watching sunrises

She might go picking wildflowers

Or ride a merry-go-round

She was so full of spirit and ginger

The pure joy of life she found

We were all enriched because we knew her

She was not only a friend but a go-er and do-er

We will remember her voice, her wit & face

And savor the memories time can’t erase

She counted her age by friends, not by years

And lived her life by smiles, not by tears

If wealth were determined by number of friends

Barbara’s riches would have no end

We feel sad for ourselves, of course

For it is a tremendous loss

And I know she’ll be very  much missed

Especially by her favorite store, Ross

She was the North, Sought, West and East

Her zest for living never ceased

Now heaven has a new star shining

Next to the cloud with the silver lining

Her halo is polished-it’s shiny and bright

Her wings have been fluffed and sparkling white

And her cloud is puffy and soft as fur

She deserves the best because we love her so

God gave us Barbara only on loan

Now he’s taken her back to her permanent home

She’s now safe and secure in hear above

Still spreading happiness, joy and love.

Lorraine Gould