Barbara Bryan Obituary

Barbara "Barb" Bryan passed away at the age of 75, on Oct. 19, 2010. She was born Feb. 18, 1935 in Detroit, Mich., to Clyde and Ester Reagin.

She attended many schools throughout her childhood in Illinois and Indiana. While in Indiana she met her life partner, Jimmy Lee Bryan, and they became married on May 20, 1954. As they continued to build their lives together they welcomed four children, Judy, Kathy, Clyde, and Mike. They moved to Ventura in 1956 to start a new life. The family purchased their first home in 1964, which the family still gathers at today.

Barb was a very independent woman who had many friends. She worked at many places throughout her journey including Mission Linen, Five Points Cleaners, and went on to purchase her own dry cleaners that was known throughout Ventura as Barb's Cleaners. Owning the cleaners brought her great joy as she became friends with so many and raised many grandchildren in the family business. Barb also loved to play games.

She spent many years as a Bingo player at St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura. One of her favorite vacation spots was Vegas where she could be found sitting at a slot machine day or night. The game best known to her family was Skip-O, which she would play for hours and hours.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Ester Reagin; brother, Milton Reagin; and sisters, Mildred Reagin and Arlene Bray. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Bryan; brothers, Danny Reagin of San Leandro, Jerry Reagin (wife Joyce) of Castro Valley, and Kenneth Reagin of Fresno; daughters, Judy Coster (husband David) of Camarillo, Kathy Bryan; sons, Clyde Bryan (wife Laura), Mike Bryan (wife Diane) all of Ventura. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jammy, Cara, Heather, Heidi, Crystal, April, Brandy, Robbie, Brittany, Shane, Kyle, Ely; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Life Tabernacle Church, 8699 Henderson Rd., Ventura, CA 93004. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in her name be made to Drive for COPD (www.drive4copd.com) which takes place on Nov. 5, 2010.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Oct. 24 to Oct. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Bryan

11 Entries

Vince Freeman

November 2, 2010

Bryan Family: I just learned of your mom/wife passing. She was a great lady and she raised some wonderful kids. My days on Strathmore were made more memorable because of her and all of you. May God heal your hurts and strengthen your good memories through this time.
Vince Freeman

October 28, 2010

To the Bryan family:

Sorry to hear of your wife/mother's loss. Seemed like yesterday we were all kids and "Barb" was doing all my shirts in later years.

My condolences to you all.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Rick Chenoweth

Ernie Gutierrez

October 27, 2010

Bryan Family- Jim, Judy, Kathy, Clyde and Mike.
Sorry to hear of your Mothers Passing. She was a great lady with a wonderful personality and very, very strong minded. She spoke very highly of her family each time I talked with her at her place of business. A very,very hard working lady and a special lady to many.

Respectfully,

Ernie Gutierrez Jr.

Donna Marie Reagin~Mercer

October 26, 2010

Dear Family:

I will miss my Aunt Barb. She taught a hungry little girl how good "green onion and mayo" sandwiches could be. She always shared her opinion and thank God sometimes was wrong,Yep "puppy love" can last 43 years, and she always let me know what was going on in the family, especially with my dad. God Bless you all, and Thanks for the memories Aunt Barb.

Love,

Milton's little girl,

Donna Marie ~

October 26, 2010

Dear Judy and Family,

Very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. I know her memories will live for ever in your hearts. Now heaven has a very special Angel.
Doris Wells

Pat (Reagin) Gess

October 25, 2010

Our family is very saddened to hear of Babarbar's passing. May GOD be with all of you always. Pat (Reagin) Gess, David Reagin, Donna (Reagin) Mercer, Kenneth Reagin and Mary (Reagin) Rider

Donna Dyer

October 25, 2010

Jammy and Kids my prayers are with you all. Donna

Carol Gomez-Rutherford

October 25, 2010

Clyde, I am so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. I know you loved her very much and she you. Take Care of yourself. Kind Regards, Carol

Norah and Ray Byrom

October 25, 2010

I was thinking about Barb this weekend as I was making my plans for baking Christmas Cookies. As I opened the paper this morning, we read about her passing. Barb was a character and always spoke her mind. During the time I knew her at "Barb's Cleaners" I totally enjoyed seeing her almost every week for many years. She taught me about using "Zout" and "Biz" and she was always right! Being able to trust a business person is a rare commodity, but Barb was one trustworthy lady. Barb, you made a positive difference in the lives of many; that is the sign of a life well lived. Breathe easy dear lady, and may you rest in peace.

Virginia Easton-Driskell

October 25, 2010

The Easton family is very saddened to learn of Barbara's passing. She was always very good to stay in touch with our Mother. Think what a reunion must be going on in Heaven with her parents and Arline and Aunts Inza, Mabel and Helen! Precious Memories. Peace be with each of you.

Don & Sally Richmond

October 24, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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