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Barbara Fuda Obituary
Barbara Ann Grohn FUDA At age 56, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, left us Saturday June 4, 2011 while surrounded by her loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer. Barb is survived by the love of her life and best friend, her devoted husband Robert, their children Melissa and Whitney, son-in-law Tim and grandchild Conner, sister Sharon, mother-in-law Ann, sister-in-law Gina and son Christopher, sister-in-law Michelle, husband Cameron, niece Madison and nephew Brandon as well as many other loving family members and friends. Barb was preceded in death by daughter Megan, her parents, father-in-law Joe and sister-in-law Debbie. Barb was a devoted employee of Safeway for 41 years. She served the West Seattle community with loyalty and dedication. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Susan Cohan Colon Cancer Foundation. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Hersman and staff, the oncology staff at Valley General Hospital, and the ICU unit. Barb will forever be remembered and loved deeply. We will miss her for all eternity. There will be a funeral Mass Friday June 10, 2011 at Holy Rosary in West Seattle at 3:00 pm.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Nicole Greer (Donati)
June 20, 2011
Bob, Melissa, Whitney and family,
I was so saddened to hear about Barb passing all too soon. Too often in life those we love are taken before we are ready. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find peace within your love for each other and in your memories
June 15, 2011
My Dear Bob, Melissa & Whitney - We are grief stricken over the loss of our sweet Barbie. She touched our lives with boundless love. Her humor and loyalty to best friends will be missed forever. The Kord family
Jamie Keller
June 13, 2011
Dear Bob, Whitney, Melissa and family,
Barbara was such a wonderful woman and I have wonderful memories of her from my childhood. From carpooling to Fairwood swim practice to summer vacations in Sunriver to the many sleepovers at the Fuda household I always enjoyed being around her so much.
Her fun, charismatic and loving personality will not be forgotten.
Wishing you all the best in this difficult time.
Karol Kinney
June 11, 2011
Dear family
Diana McLeod
June 10, 2011
My sympathy goes to friends, family and Barb's co-workers. She had a hard job and worked hard and was always gracious to her customers (I was one for over 20 years). We would share a laugh and a snip about this and that now and then. She will be missed.
Chris Heminger
June 10, 2011
To the Fuda Family: Please accept my sympathies for your loss. I worked with Barb at the Admiral Safeway prior to becoming a professional firefighter (over 30 years ago). I have never forgotten her sense of humor and easygoing personality along with being so much fun to work with. You lost her at too young an age and rest assured she will not be forgotten.
June 10, 2011
Dear Fuda Family,
Barb didn't know me...I was just one of many regular Safeway customers to her Admiral store. However, I knew Barb-as a person who was always pleasant and friendly (no matter how stressed the store seemed to be). She always took just a moment to make a "people" connection with me-eye contact, a smile, a greeting. I would try to get in Barb's line just to have the moment of positivity she provided. Please accept my sympathies. Charlie West Seattle
Debra Flewelling
June 9, 2011
Bob, Melissa & Whitney,
We are so sorry for your loss. Barb will be missed so much. I know this sounds strange, but I must tell you that I always admired her beautiful nails. They always made me envious! Watching her beem at the KR Homecoming game when Whitney was princess and dancing with Bob and celebrating the evening of Melissa and Tim's wedding will be something I always remember. What a wonderful lady.
Dayna
June 9, 2011
Barb had a quick wit and wry humor. I loved working with her. She always listened to me, shared a laugh and spoke proudly of her daughters. I hope her love offers some consolation. God Bless the Fuda family in this time of mourning.
June 8, 2011
"Dear Fuda Family, My loving and caring close neighbors. I will miss seeing Barb watering her beautiful flowers outside. I will miss her bright smile and her sweet gentle spirit. I know she is in the arms of her heavenly father. May her loving memories heal your hearts." Charlotte & Raleigh (Kent, WA.)
June 8, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss! I have many good memories of our daughters swimming together and then finding out that you knew my brother, Gary Grinolds! Stay strong!
June 8, 2011
We are very sad to hear of your loss..I happened to see it as my father, Clay Huntington's obituary was next to your lovely wife and mother...Whitney, sweetie...we are thinking of you and your family....
Love,
Cheryl, Mike and Janelle Franco
Steven Henke
June 8, 2011
Dear Bob, Melissa, Tim, Conner, Whitney and family, We are all glad to have known Barb as our friend and are saddened by her loss. She was a postive influence on the people she met and worked with. Barbara is now in the loving presence of her savior, Jesus Christ. Love, Steve, Kari, Will & Molly Henke
Christi Tervo
June 8, 2011
Dear Fuda Family, Barb was my favorite part of my shopping trips. No matter how long her line was I would wait so we could catch up on what our kids were doing and life in general. I will miss her beautiful smile, her compassion and kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories help guide you through your grief and sadness. Barb will be forever remembered by all of West Seattle Safeway shoppers!
Teri Reynolds
June 8, 2011
Bob, Melissa, Whitney, and family -
We are so sorry for your loss and the sorrow you are going through at this time. Barbara's smile will be missed, but her spirit will live on in your memories. Take care. - Teri & Steve
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