Barbara "Jinx" Cabot passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She was 82 years old.
Born on August 13, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Barbara earned her lifelong nickname "Jinx" from her family for arriving on a Friday the 13th—a name she wore with humor and pride. As a child, she moved with her family to Arvada, Colorado, where she began cultivating the passions that would define her life: art, reading, and writing.
Barbara's creative spark ignited early. At just 19 years old, she published her first short story in Seventeen Magazine—an early milestone that reflected both her talent and determination. She went on to study English and Art at Mundelein College in Chicago, where she met A. Victor Cabot, an engineering student at Northwestern University. The two married in 1965, settling in Bloomington, Indiana, where Victor became a distinguished professor of Decision Sciences at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, and Barbara focused on raising their three children—Meg, Matt, and Nick—while also renovating their historic home.
Barbara was known for her culinary flair—especially her celebrated rendition of Julia Child's paté de foie gras—as well as for her talents in painting and crafting. She loved to travel, spending sabbatical years in Grenoble, France, and Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. But she also gave generously to causes close to her heart, volunteering with organizations such as Planned Parenthood and PBS, and serving actively within her local church and school board.
After Victor's passing from cancer in 1994, Barbara embarked on a new chapter by earning a Master's Degree in counseling from Indiana University. She later worked at the university before relocating to Annapolis, Maryland, with fellow artist Ron Markman. In Annapolis, Barbara continued to nurture both community ties and artistic pursuits, participating in craft shows and even opening an antiques booth, all while spending the summer months in Little Deer Isle, ME.
Following Ron's death from Parkinson's disease, Barbara returned to Colorado. There she found comfort surrounded by family—including her daughter Meg and son-in-law Benjamin; son Matt and daughter-in-law Melinda; granddaughters Madison and Riley; brothers Bruce and Mark; and of course her beloved baby sister, Trish.
Even while living in memory care, Barbara never let go of her artistic spirit. She continued painting with passion until the end of her life. Her artwork was featured at a gala benefiting the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado—a fitting tribute to both her enduring creativity and generous heart.
In honor of Barbara's vibrant legacy and love for the arts, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado https://www.alz.org/co.
Born on August 13, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Barbara earned her lifelong nickname "Jinx" from her family for arriving on a Friday the 13th—a name she wore with humor and pride. As a child, she moved with her family to Arvada, Colorado, where she began cultivating the passions that would define her life: art, reading, and writing.
Barbara's creative spark ignited early. At just 19 years old, she published her first short story in Seventeen Magazine—an early milestone that reflected both her talent and determination. She went on to study English and Art at Mundelein College in Chicago, where she met A. Victor Cabot, an engineering student at Northwestern University. The two married in 1965, settling in Bloomington, Indiana, where Victor became a distinguished professor of Decision Sciences at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, and Barbara focused on raising their three children—Meg, Matt, and Nick—while also renovating their historic home.
Barbara was known for her culinary flair—especially her celebrated rendition of Julia Child's paté de foie gras—as well as for her talents in painting and crafting. She loved to travel, spending sabbatical years in Grenoble, France, and Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. But she also gave generously to causes close to her heart, volunteering with organizations such as Planned Parenthood and PBS, and serving actively within her local church and school board.
After Victor's passing from cancer in 1994, Barbara embarked on a new chapter by earning a Master's Degree in counseling from Indiana University. She later worked at the university before relocating to Annapolis, Maryland, with fellow artist Ron Markman. In Annapolis, Barbara continued to nurture both community ties and artistic pursuits, participating in craft shows and even opening an antiques booth, all while spending the summer months in Little Deer Isle, ME.
Following Ron's death from Parkinson's disease, Barbara returned to Colorado. There she found comfort surrounded by family—including her daughter Meg and son-in-law Benjamin; son Matt and daughter-in-law Melinda; granddaughters Madison and Riley; brothers Bruce and Mark; and of course her beloved baby sister, Trish.
Even while living in memory care, Barbara never let go of her artistic spirit. She continued painting with passion until the end of her life. Her artwork was featured at a gala benefiting the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado—a fitting tribute to both her enduring creativity and generous heart.
In honor of Barbara's vibrant legacy and love for the arts, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado https://www.alz.org/co.
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