Barbara Owen Smiley

Infamous for her quirky sense of humor and a wry smile that could always turn a frown into a laugh, Barb brought a joy to the world that will be remembered always.

 

She was the kind of person who inspired nicknames and instant affection. When she was born, her dad commented how her eyes made her look like a little deer and so she was nicknamed Bambi. She was also called Ami, Barb, Bam and even Babs. She was the light of so many lives!  She was extremely intelligent but more than that, she had an educated  heart. She would never hurt anyone intentionally and you knew you were safe with her.  

 

She loved her books with a passion, her dogs, visits over the phone or in person, long walks and most importantly, all of us. She was the most vulnerable and yet courageous person and you were fortunate to have crossed paths with her, much less be so lucky to love her and have her love you back.  

A true and bright light has gone out on this earth and Barbara will be missed forever by all you knew and  loved her. But she would want us to laugh and feel the love we have for her when we talk about her  and cherish the memories we have with her and we will honor that. For now, our hearts are broken but  because of her love, it will help us heal.  

We love you, Barb, Bambi, Bam, Ami! Thank you for the time you spent with each of us while you were  on this earth! We’ll be seeing you! 

Born September 30, 1957

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Mother, Sister, Friend, Super-Aunt, Classic Rock Fanatic, Trivia Champion, Systems Engineer, Dog Lover, Craft Guru, Passion fruit Juice Connoisseur, Contrarian, Straight Talker. 

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Loved a good laugh and a good argument, we will miss her forever. 

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Left us too soon, June 1, 2020

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