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Barbara Cornelius Obituary
Barbara Cornelius, 64, went home to be with her Lord on July 15, 2013.
A celebration of her life will be held in United Evangelical Free Church, 3333 Beverly Drive, on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. with Pastors Troy Rife and Robin Maxson officiating. Private interment will be held at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens.
Barbara was born on Dec. 14, 1948, in Alameda, Calif., to Gustav and Edna Lind. She grew up in Massachusetts and Connecticut and after high school graduated from Bethel College, St. Paul, Minn.
After teaching for two years in Rome, Ga., and a year in Indonesia, she moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she began teaching at Pan American Christian Academy. There she met Ben Cornelius and they married on July 17, 1976, in Rome, Ga.
After starting a family in San Diego, Calif., they moved to Tulelake and came to Klamath Falls in 1983.
Barb was a member of the United Evangelical Free Church and a former member of Bible Baptist Church. She served as a director of women's ministry as well as being a mentor to many women in the church.
She enjoyed cooking for her family and sharing in farm life with her husband.
She is survived by her husband, Ben; daughter Rebekah Cornelius of Fort Collins, Colo.; sons and daughters-in-law, Jonathan and Katie Cornelius of Everett, Wash., and Andrew and Danielle Cornelius of Anchorage, Alaska; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janice and Haddon Klingberg of Evanston, Ill., Elizabeth and James Ward of Seattle, Wash., Joyce and Ken Terres of Greensboro, N.C., and Sandra Brown of Eugene, Ore.; brother and sister-in-law Steve and Teresa Lind of Marietta, Ga; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Eternal Hills Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Please sign the online guest book at www.heraldandnews.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Cornelius
Ken & Daintry Zarzynski
July 29, 2013
Ben & Family, Daintry and I are so sorry for your loss, Barb was so kind, giving and loving person. She was a model wife and mother. We all will miss her greatly and our prayers are with your and your family. You two bring out the best in people.
irene
July 28, 2013
God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8).
Rick Breckenridge
July 27, 2013
Ben,
You were my favorite math instructor at OIT. Though I did not meet your family, I somehow reconnected reading your response which brought back pictures of you in my mind, at the chalk board, in your yellow shirt and brown sweater.
I know that times like these you never get over you just get through.
May the peace of God rule in your heart.
July 24, 2013
Dear Ben and Family,
Thank you for sharing Barb and your lives and knowledge so generously with us since we've known you.Thank you, Lord for your gift of Barb to us. Peace be with you. Bill and Patty Case
July 23, 2013
Thank you all for your kind expressions of sympathy. In lieu of flowers you may send contributions to the Pregnancy Hope center on Washburn Way or to the Salvation Army.
Ben Cornelius
Mieke Vaccaro (Huckaba)
July 23, 2013
Ben & Family- Was so sorry to hear of the loss of this wonderful woman. Praying comfort and peace for you and your family. God Bless.
July 23, 2013
Dear Ben and all the family,
We have wonderful memories of times spent with Barb, especially as guests in your home numerous time. She was such a gracious hostess, and we were blessed by her insights into Biblical truth. She lived her faith. We rejoice to know she is face to face with her Savior, but we grieve the great loss to all of you. We are so sorry that we are not able to join you for the service, but will be remembering you in our prayers.
Uncle Ralph and Aunt Polly
July 23, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers to Ben and family. David & Kaye Jones
Brian and Janice Ward
July 23, 2013
Our sincere sympathy goes out to all the family. May your memories be a comfort as you wait your sweet reunion at God's appointed time. Her sweet smile was always there.
Trina Perez
July 23, 2013
Barbara was always a wonderful hostess for our children's preschools at the Cornelius Pumpkin Patch. I especially enjoyed visiting with her this past fall. She was a lovely kind woman. So sorry for your loss.
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