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Barbara J. Gillis

1941 - 2020

Barbara J. Gillis obituary, 1941-2020, Green Bay, WI

BORN

1941

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Lyndahl Funeral Home

1350 Lombardi Avenue

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Barbara Gillis Obituary

Barbara J. Gillis (Schmude-Pakanich)

Green Bay - I lived and died. I enjoyed my life very much, especially my T-Pink Corvette. I am survived by my son, Kevin E. Schmude (Lorri) and my daughter, Kara Leah A. Steeno. Also my sister, Patricia Downham, brother-in-law, Roy E. Downham and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. See you all on the other side!

-BJ

Barbara (BJ) Gillis passed away peacefully the morning of June 14, 2020, at the home of her son in the cabin that her parents built for their retirement. She died from complications of Parkinsons, diabetes and dementia.

BJ was born on May 22, 1941, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Nora and Rupert Gillis. She graduated from West High School in 1959.

She had a passion for any and everything pink! She was affectionately known as Grandma Pink to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her pink passion carried over to her love of her pink Cadillac and beloved T-Pink Corvette. She was a member of The Corvettes of the Bay Club.

Barbara worked at many interesting jobs throughout her life. She was a bartender and worked at Proctor & Gamble and was proud to have completed The Fire Brigade Training. She was certified in Ace & Arc Welding, was a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist, Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide and a Certified Medical Assistant where she excelled in courses in Pathology & Pharmacology. BJ also worked with animals at a Veterinary clinic.

Barbara was her own person and did things her way. She owned a 650cc motorcycle and even talked her mother into going for a ride on it. She also mastered driving a semi. There wasn't much she couldn't do.

She had a special love for animals that included her pet alligator, cockatoo, pet cats and miniature poodle, Brandy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rupert & Nora Gillis, favorite Aunt Silverine and Uncle Gordon Huempfner, & special friend, Val.

She would like to thank her favorite doctor, Dr. D and staff, who treated her so warmly, and special friends from days at P & G who stopped by to visit with her. Also, a special thank you to her son, Kevin & his wife, Lorri, who was an EMT, and without her, could not have made her move to Kevin's possible. They made her final days the happiest ever. She even got her wish for a butterscotch malt.

Visitation for BJ will be held Friday, June 19, 2020, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Avenue. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm. Burial will take place at Fort Howard Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy, memories and photos may be shared with Barbara's family on her tribute page at www.lyndahl.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Jun. 16 to Jun. 18, 2020.

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Judy Artz

June 18, 2020

Barb was kind and caring. She loved her cats . And loved shopping.Barb you will be missed. Rest In Peace.

Ashley

June 17, 2020

Thank you for everything Grandma Pink. Too many things to list but we both know. I will miss you.

pam schmude

June 17, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.yes she did love her pink R.I.P.

Jeanne Biebel

June 17, 2020

Oh Barb, you were so much fun to know, not only as an employee, but as a friend. The color pink always reminds me of you. You surely were one of a kind! I will never forget all the joy you brought to others, all the stories you shared, all the times you had me laughing to the point of tears. As all of your family members and friends that passed before you greeted you at the gates of Heaven, I hope your pink Cadillac was waiting for you, too. And I bet it was.

My deepest condolences to Barb's family. May all your happy memories comfort you at this sad time. You have my love and prayers.

Pat Downham

June 16, 2020

Oh how we will miss my spunky, feisty & sassy sister! She was one of a kind! She lived a fun life until her health robbed her of all the things she loved to do. I know she is with Mom & Dad and giving them trouble.
Gosh, I'm going to miss her! :(

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lyndahl Funeral Home

1350 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54304

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19

Memorial service

4:00 p.m.

Lyndahl Funeral Home

1350 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54304

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