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Barbara Courter Obituary
71 of Riverside, passed peacefully Friday November 17, 2023. Barb married Ronald on 9/11/1976. Ron & Barb loved to travel together, taking trips as frequently as life would allow. Many memories were made in Hatteras, North Carolina. She loved being involved in her children Rusty and Bridget's activities as they were growing up. Barbara took pride in rising through the ranks at St. Helen Credit Union from the teller line to CEO/Manager. For many years she volunteered at St. Helen's Festival. Barb adored her 4 grandchildren; being their Nana was her pride & joy. Even though showering loved ones with unique & thoughtful gifts was a passion of Barb's, her greatest gift for those she loved came with how she always gave her time & genuinely enjoyed every moment with family and friends. She always looked forward to getting together with cousins, family & classmates from Stebbins. Her heart was full of joy & unconditional love felt by all those around her. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Courter, son Rusty Courter, brother-in-law James Courter, Marsha Courter, sister-in-law and her parents Clayton and Merle Wright. Her surviving family includes daughter Bridget Bartlett (Terry) daughter-in-law Victoria Courter; sister Catherine Courter (Mike) brother-in-law Robert Courter; cousin Mark Stump, lifelong friend Kathy Rice; grandchildren Arielle & Sya Courter, Kierra & Jace Bartlett; nieces & nephew Laura Crouse (Dave), Scott Courter (Lisa), Amy Underwood (Tom); Rhyan Courter; Molly Jones; great nieces & nephews Wade, Kynda, Saxony, Jacob, Marisa, Natalie, Lindsey, Luke, Clayton, Sofia, Miles, & numerous other loved ones. As generous as Barb was her last contribution was donating her body to Wright State University School of Medicine, Anatomical Gift Program. There will be a Memerial Mass on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 11 am at St. Helen Catholic Church, 5086 Burkhardt Rd, Riverside, OH 45431, with a reception to follow.
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Sandra
November 24, 2023
Sweet and hospitable. Welcomed me into her home. A blessing!
Ginger Beier
November 24, 2023
Such a sweet loving person, so sorry to see! Prayers.
Bridget K Bartlett
November 23, 2023
Mom, where do I start? You were, well are the best mom ever! I'm still not sure how I'm going to do life without you, but you left me with a great support system but its not the same. You made sure I got to do the extracurricular activities I wanted, while instilling a work ethic in me that I think has made successful at my job, You knew how to make me laugh and drive me crazy in the same sentence lol But I would do anything to get you back! I miss you and I love you!!
Bridget K Bartlett
November 22, 2023
Mom I don't know where to start. Growing up you were always there for me yet gave me space to make mistakes, you supported me, believed in me, and loved me unconditionally. You made sure I was able to do what ever sport I wanted, extra tumbling practice for cheer, all the other activities I wanted to sign up for. You volunteered as a chaperone for our 6th grade girl scout trip to St. Louis, (even though you chickened out of going up the arch lol) You made every game for Rusty and I that you could. In high school you never missed anything, you helped instill a work ethic in me that has helped me successful in my field. You were so excited to be a Nana, and you actually would make me stay the night on Thursdays so you could take care of Kierra through out the night so I could sleep and kept her all day on Fridays while Terry and I was at work. Once you had a stroke it effected you emotionally and physically and mentally and that breaks my heart. I know you wanted to feel better and be the person you were before the stroke but you were just as beautiful and loving after. I'm going to miss you more than you know, I love you 10 x more, and whatever makes you happy! I'll see you again one day until then look over Terry, Kierra, Jace and I!
Karen Wright Martin
November 22, 2023
Once her dad died Barb became the keeper of the Wright flock!! She made sure we all had the pictures of our ancestors and knew where each other were! She was quick to say I love you to each of us and we all did feel her genuine love!! She will be missed so dearly!! Rest in peace sweet soul
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