Barbara L. Eckard

Winning the lottery of birthplace prompted her to give to the less fortunate. People just don't say things like that in passing. Sadly, I never met you, second letter, or Carl, third letter, of the Maziarz alphabet, but I have come to know and love Denise, the fourth letter. You'll not be far from my thoughts on 07MAR15 and all I ask is that you help those you left behind, adjust as they celebrate your birthday the only way possible, with real, deliberate love.

I met Ralph and Barbara through their business, "If It Sings to You". Well, their beautiful polish dishes and jewelry did sing to me. I began visiting their home - it was fun shopping but more so it was fun visiting with both of them and listening to stories of travel and family. I am so sorry for your loss, Ralph. Barbara is a very special lady and I will miss her very much. Linda Warfield.

Dear Ralph – what a flood of memories were released when I read of Barb's passing: two hippies (you and Barb) in a campground in Skopje with an enviable jar of peanut butter on a table in front of the van and another set of hippies (us) trying to figure out how to approach with bread and honey in hand. An authentic traveling bond was formed and the wonderful European experiences just kept piling up. The loss you must be feeling is doubtlessly enormous. Be assured that in memory, Barb...

I did not know Barbara personally—I only knew her through Denise and her accounts of their time together. Her devotion to family and friends, her kindness and her caring nature were so apparent through Denise's stories about her wonderful sister (and her wonderful brother-in-law). I am truly sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Dear Ralph
So Sorry for your great loss. She was a very special woman.

Dear Ralph and Denise …

Please accept my deepest and most profound sympathy. Barbara was an extraordinary person: thoughtful, caring, smart; and she shared the most fascinating stories, especially about family and many exciting travels.

Barbara was an incredibly supportive friend, too. I'll never forget her many kindnesses, sage advice and words of encouragement. She was truly special and I know that I'm just one of many who count themselves lucky and blessed to have known...

Barbara was one of our Barbaras from Loretto. Ralph, I know you will miss her so. I have so many good memories of her at our Barbara parties.
With love and sympathy,
Barb Nelson IBVM

Barbara was a good friend. You couldn't ask for a better friend than Barbara. A heart of gold and the sweetest personality. I will miss her very much. My heart goes out to Ralph and Denise.