Photo courtesy of Smith Family Funeral Homes - Haskell
Haskell, Texas
Jun 6, 1934 – Aug 5, 2021 (Age 87)
Barbara (Holgate) Fouts went to heaven on August 5, 2021. Barbara was born on June 6, 1934 in Toronto Ontario, Canada to Edith (Hester) Holgate and Fred Holgate. Barbara went to nursing school at St. Joseph’s in Victoria, British Columbia, and also worked as a flight attendant for United...
Read MoreI worked in collaboration with Barbara for several years when she was over the ADN Program at Abilene Intercollegiate School of Nursing. Later she worked as a consultant for me in the Department of Education at Hendrick Medical Center. I loved not only working with Barbara, but I loved her as a person. So congenial, team player, creative, great work ethic, and just fun to work with. I will miss her.
Laurie Lott
August 13, 2021 | Abilene, TX | Coworker
Lynn, Laurie, & Mike & families I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a sweet lady. I know it's not easy loosing a loved one like that, but it's nice to know she's in a much better place now than we are. May God give y'all peace & comfort. Love you guys, Karla D. Rogers (Brothers)
Karla Rogers
August 10, 2021 | Rule, TX | Friend
In 1982 I met this amazing lady in Victoria while she was visiting the Pynn’s. She had a thick Texan accent and was a charming story teller. She said I can get you a job as a nurse in Stanford. And that she did. She took Terry and myself in as if we were her own children. She let us meet her lovely husband and fabulous warm hearted children. She didn’t know I wanted to be as successful at nursing as she was. I tried to follow her lead even when I was back in Canada. She was passionate...
Cathy Clackson
August 08, 2021 | Victoria, BC | Friend
Barbara was one of the sweetest and most creative ladies I have ever met and she was fun to be around. I loved hearing her read, " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas " at our annual Art Club Christmas party. I'll miss her and I loved her much. Many of God's Blessings to her precious family.
Joyce Ivy
August 07, 2021 | Haskell, TX | Friend
Barb was a wonderful person and such a loving friend to our mother for many, many years. Our warmest thoughts go out to your family from your extended Canadian family.
Darryl and Dana Pynn
August 07, 2021 | Nanaimo, BC | Friend
May God comfort all of the family on Barbara's passing. She was such a joy to be with and such a content and peaceful person. Her lively and sweet presence inspired me and, I trust, many others. May she be blessed throughout eternity!
Mendi Bernens
August 06, 2021 | Weatherford, TX | Family