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Barbara Meurer Obituary
Barbara Ann Meurer, beloved wife of Gary Meurer, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 following a gallant battle with cancer. Barbara was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 31, 1945. Her early years were spent on a Nebraska farm until the family moved to El Cerrito, CA in 1956.
After graduation from El Cerrito High School Barbara worked as a secretary bookkeeper. She met Gary at a Halloween party in 1979. A romance blossomed, resulting in a Valentine Day wedding in 1981. The couple lived briefly in San Pablo, then purchased property and built their own home in Napa. There Barbara earned a degree in Early Childhood Education and was a devoted teacher of pre-school children with Special Needs. Barbara and Gary moved to Redding in 1998 for Gary's job with Cal Trans, Barbara was a warm and caring person with a great love of animals, particularly her beloved dog, Niles. She enjoyed outdoor activities, traveling to new places, learning about history, people and cultures. Barbara was a talented artist who expressed herself in a variety of crafts, including quilting, stichery and in particular the art of decorative painting, whose charm filled her home and graced the homes of family and friends.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Gary, parents Kenneth and Patty Barada, brother John Barada, sister Margaret Matheson, in-law parents Joseph and Audrey Meurer, sister-in-law Karen Park and several much loved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 1 at the Redding First United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Graveside services will take place at Sunset View Cemetery in El Cerrito at noon on Wednesday, November 3. In lieu of flowers the family requests that any donations be sent to Mercy Medical Center Redding Hospice Program in Barbara's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bill & Terri Maudru
November 17, 2010
Your house on 2nd Avenue will always stand as a tribute to the years of hard work and happy memories we shared with you there. Sipping on a cup of hot chocolate while sitting on a pile of sheetrock, special Halloween treats for the kids and their 4 legged friends, and all the love and thought that went into every handmade baby blanket will be cherished forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
Kay Turner
November 4, 2010
Barbara was a gallant friend and I shall miss her greatly. Her humor, good sense and dedication to the welfare of her family, her appreciation for acquiring knowledge and understanding were exceptional. Seeing the mutual caring and devotion between Barbara & Gary over the past year has touched me deeply. I wish him strength and peace.
Another Barbara -- Barbara Kay Turner
Debra Paige
November 2, 2010
Hi, Gary:You are always in my prayers and thoughts. I don't think I ever had the pleasure of meeting your wife Barbara while you were here at Caltrans District 4, but by reading all the messages she sounds like a beautiful person; may time heal all of your sorrow and pain, Gary, for you and your family. w/Love,
Debra (Shellmon)Paige
Karen Park
October 30, 2010
I can not imagine a more perfect sister-in-law than Barbara. I can not believe she is gone. She will always be with me in my heart.
Denise Park
October 30, 2010
Aunt Barbie and Uncle Gary have been such an amazing part of my life. You would be hard pressed to find a more caring and loving individual than Aunt Barbie. I will carry memories of her kindness with me always.
Love,
Mom & Dad Meurer
October 30, 2010
We love you both dearly, Gary and Barbara. Barbara will be deeply missed and will always be in our prayers.
Love,
Karen Park
October 30, 2010
I could not imagine a more perfect sister-in-law than Barbara. I can not believe she is gone. I am so fortunate to have had her in my life. She will always be with me in my heart.
Debbie Pitchford
October 30, 2010
We are so saddened over the loss of Barbi. You may be gone from this world, but you will always be in our hearts. Heaven has received a wonderful woman. Gary, may your memories and the love of family and friends help to ease your grief and to comfort you.
With our love....The Pitchfords
Will Coats
October 29, 2010
Barbara is one of the two most loving, caring, beautiful people I know. Gary is the other. Kids and animals would instantly bond with Barbara and Barbara likewise with them. Wishing Gary and his extended family the strenghth to get through this difficult time. I hope and pray that one day all the beautiful memories of Barbara will overshadow the pain of her loss.
With Love, Will Coats and daughter Sara.
Barbara Cadotte
October 29, 2010
Barbara will be sorely missed. She and Gary have been our wonderful next door neigbors for 6 years. They welcomed us to Redding on our first moving day. Barbara has taken care of our plants and home while we were on vacation. She gave me helpful advice on our garden plants. May God have a special place in Heaven for her and comfort Gary who has been a wonderful caretaker for her. Love, Leo and Barbara Cadotte
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