Barbara O'Neal Guilfoil

I still can't believe that Barbara is not with us. I think of her often and the positive and thoughtful impact she had on me and so many other people.

Everyone should be so lucky to have a mother like Barbara. I fell lucky that she let me call her "Mom" and always felt so welcome and loved by her. Dinner at the Guilfoil's was always a culinary adventure—my first was a "gourmet" dinner of beef tongue. I wasn't so sure I made the right decision to stay, but have to say it was delightful! I think of her when I pass the offal section of any meat department! Barbara always took time to say more than hello and always listened with both ears. She...

So many memories when thinking of years at Lockwood shared with Barb and the families that were a part of PACE.
As one of the skilled and caring teachers that taught there I know she had an impact on many students. Our family is thankful that our daughter Ella was one of the lucky ones. We will treasure that Barb took time to stay in touch after retiring from teaching.

Two of my boys were taught by Barbara in the PACE program (then called the Alternative Program) at Lockwood and she always welcomed everyone with a warm, sincere smile. She dealt with the parents as well as the children with respect. She was the only teacher that recognized a learning disability in my son and that turned out to be important in his future. She was amazing and I'm sure all of us parents recognized that!

Barbara is deeply loved and respected by both Maria Elena and me. She was an outstanding global educator who unselfishly shared her international experiences with others. She was also a remarkable woman who valued learning and the child in all of us. It was our pleasure to spend many occasions with Tom and Barbara recapping what was going on in the world and nation. Our condolences to loving husband, Tom, and her 6 beautiful children and their families.

Barbara was always a kind and caring person and teacher when we worked together at Lockwood Elementary in Kenmore, WA.
When I was principal there in the early 70's, I hired her to teach in the newly formed Alternative Program (PACE).
Her creative mind and boundless energy helped develop the program into one that was a very positive experience for students and their parents.
Barbara touched so many young lives in many positive ways and was highly respected by...

Barbara is one incredible woman. She taught at Lockwood Elementary where I was the Principal. She was truly an amazing teacher sharing her love of learning with the children, parents, and staff members. She had a great sense of social justice and also a great sense of class and sense of humor as well. She loved to travel and one time we met up in Guanajuato, Mexico in front of the Teatro Juarez! Her ever present smile and positive attitude is what I see when I think of Barbara. Her...