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Barbara Garmer Obituary

Barbara Jean Garmer, 83, of 1626 North Ave., Quincy, died at 10:08 a.m. Saturday (June 4, 2011) in the North Adams Home, Mendon.

Barbara was born May 17, 1928 in Quincy, a daughter of Benjamin Earl and Doris Golden Bauer. She married James Donald "Don" Garmer on Nov. 22, 1947 in Quincy. He died July 6, 2009.

Barbara was a graduate of Gem City Business College. She was employed by Moorman Mfg. in the accounting department until 1955. She loved visiting Florida during the winter and attended the Palmetto Presbyterian Church in Palmetto, Fla. Barbara enjoyed golf and taking cruises with her husband, Don.

Survivors include her daughter, Jill A. (Greg) Wright of Silex, Mo.; her son, James E. (Sherri) Garmer of Mendon; four grandchildren, Jason (Nicole) Wright of Wentzville, Mo., Travis (Katie) Wright of St. Paul, Mo., Matthew Garmer of Franklin, Wis. and Sarah Garmer of Lawrence, Kan.; two great-grandchildren, Owen Wright of St. Paul and Makenzie Wright of Wentzville.

Barbara was also preceded in death by her parents.

SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Henderson conducting. Burial in Greenmount Cemetery

VISITATION: From 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society.

ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: www.hansenspear.com.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

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Published by Herald-Whig from Jun. 5 to Jun. 7, 2011.

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Phil Yoe

June 9, 2011

I'm sorry to learn of the passing of Barb. She, Don and my late husband Bill Yoe and myself used to hang out some when Bill and Don were in GCBC. They both played ball for the College and we would go out together after a game. Those were good times and now the three of them have all gone to a place where they will know no more pain and will be back to having the good times like back in the good old days.
My Prayers are with the family, have Faith in God and He will heal your hearts.
Love and Prayers, Phil (Hudson) Yoe

June 9, 2011

I remember Barbara from school days. She was Barbara Bauer then if i remember right. I sat in desk right in front of her.

Harold Bainbridge

Karl & Penny Albertson

June 6, 2011

Don & Barb were wonderful neighbors, always got a wave & a "Hello neighbor"when they drove by.
It was a welcomed sight to see them drive in the Avenue come April because you knew that Spring was right on their shirt tail. They will always be in our hearts & missed very much.
"Time takes all but the memories"

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