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Barbara Hawbaker Moore

1937 - 2017

BORN

1937

DIED

2017

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2693 W Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio

Barbara Moore Obituary

Barbara Hawbaker Moore, age 79, passed away March 27, 2017 at OSU Hospital. Barbara was born in Perry, Iowa on June 22, 1937. She grew up on a farm near Minburn, Iowa. After high school, Barbara attended and graduated from Kendall College, then Illinois State Normal. She and her then-husband, Tom, moved to Ohio. Barbara taught science in the elementary schools in DeGraff, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio. She wrote science curriculum for the Columbus Public Schools and a small publishing firm. Their son, Rick, was born with multiple medical issues while in their early years in Ohio. He passed away at age 22. Later in life, Barbara wrote a book about her life on the farm, entitled "Only When The Wind Blows". (Aventine Press, 2011) Barbara's love of learning never ceased. Her friends and family are grateful for her wit, wisdom, and willingness to share, and will dearly miss her. Barbara has gone to join her son, Richard, in the music of the universe. Preceded in death by brother Russell Hawbaker, Mission, TX, sisters Hazel Hawbaker, Seattle, WA, Helen Hawbaker, Perry, IA, Dorothy Elkins, Tokyo, Japan, Margaret Schinlaub, Milwaukee, WI and Marjorie Hawbaker, Dallas Center, IA, son Richard Thomas Moore, Columbus, OH. Survived by sister, Joyce Irminger, Holland, MI; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. at Westminster Thurber Community, The Pub at Thurber Tower, 645 Neil Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215, 614-228-2900. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Barb's memory to: The Lipedema Project (lipedemaproject.org), Please note: You will be redirected to Northwell Health Foundation's site to make a secure donation. Smithsonian Science Education Center (https://ssec.si.edu). Arrangements completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2017.
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I, too, only knew Barbara on-line and she blessed me every time I read one of her blogs and stories of her childhood and growing up in Ohio. She was so special and had such a wonderful outlook on life. The Lord really blessed her with writing abilities and touching people's lives. My life has been enriched by knowing her and talking back and forth thru emails. So happy our lives touched.......

Sandra McCorkle

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May 17, 2017

Sincere sympathy to Carla Fink and Barb's entire family. Barb has been a dear friend for a long time. I will miss her cheerful and lighthearted messages for sure and cherish having her book. She had such a keen mind and was able to share so many memories while connecting with current events. Special thanks to her Columbus friends for being there for her.

Grace Feller

April 28, 2017

As I read your obituary and see the names of your siblings i feel as though I already know your family, my condolences to them and my honor. You have inspired me Miss Barbzy I will miss your stories on the farm it was a happy place. You have earned your wings my angel and no more pain. The only good thing about this disease is I got to meet you and many other inspiring people. Love always my friend and fly high!

Carmen Jimenez

April 28, 2017

I met her through an online support group for those of us who have Lipedema. I so enjoyed reading her insightful posts and her stories about her life. She was witty & humorous and one of my favorite cat lad is ever!! I miss her and feel so blessed to have known her even if only for a short time!!

Stacy Bruner

April 28, 2017

I so much enjoyed reading Barbara's stories online although I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person. I admired her kind and generous spirit in the face of the many health challenges she bravely faced. May she rest in a blissful, painfree peace. Sending my sympathy to her family and friends.

Lisa Long

April 28, 2017

I only knew Barbara online through our lipedema group, but she was a fount of knowledge, compassion and humor. We all loved her and her stories and she is surely missed! Bonnie Pierce

bonnie pierce

April 27, 2017

I only knew her online, but she shared a unique view on life and I always enjoyed her stories. She will be missed.

LeeAnne Crooks

April 27, 2017

What a sweet lady. She shared life, stories and wisdom near and far. God speed.

Donna Haynes

April 27, 2017

As a fellow member of the Lipedema world, I looked forward to reading her poignant writings about her life in the nursing home.. She was a beautiful storyteller. Her ability to bring you into the experience was amazing. I often reread, with tears, her journaling and memoirs. I am grateful that I was allowed to experience her stories, which have impacted my soul. Bless her.

Pat

April 27, 2017

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