Barbara R. Shankel

Dear Family: I was so sad to hear of Barb's passing. Barb made a huge impact on my professional life. I will never forget interviewing with her in 1995 in the lobby of the Liberty Mutual office building in Louisville, KY. Barb was stepping up to help hire a new staff member for that office while her counterpart was on medical leave, and we could not get into the locked office! Barb's willingness to be a team player helped to give me a strong start to a very successful career, and I will...

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Girls: I loved Barb so much and enjoyed each moment I did spend with her. I am so sorry for your loss. I loved her sense of humor - I will miss her. I know how much she loved her family and I know you were there for her. God be with you and with Barb. Lovingly Patty Boling-Hall, Canal Fulton, Ohio

Dear Suzi,Kristin,family & friends of Barb,
I am profoundly saddened by the loss of Barb. I knew her only 2 years yet she managed to make a huge impact on me. Barb displayed such immense courage, grace and incredible wit as she faced adversity. She certainly was and will continue to be an inspiration to me. Two things come to mind when I think of Barb: her immense capacity for humor and her deep love of her family. She spoke proudly and often of her children and grandchildren as well...

I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I knew her through work at Liberty, and I'll always remember her putting together the entertainments at the Regional Meetings - we still talked about the "Calendar Girls" (who were our salesmen and managers, dressed up as each month!). She was dedicated to her work, but most of all, to her family. May the love that she had for you all carry you through this time of sorrow.

Dear family and friends,
I've known Barb and family since grade school, She was a great lady and will not be forgotten. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Suzanne and Kristen...I am thinking of you both....your Mom will be missed, and I'm sorry I could not be there to pay my respects. Tracie (gromes) Bircher

I am sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I had the priviledge of working with Barb for the past 30 years. She always had a joke to tell or something to say that would make you laugh.
You gave a good fight Barb Shakel. May you now be at peace with the good Lord. You will be forever missed.
May God Bless,