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Barbara Argo Obituary

ARGO Barbara Waid Argo, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011. She is survived by her husband, William A. Argo of Columbus; son, Robert (Glenda) Argo of Columbus; daughter, Sarah (Daniel) Clark of Chagrin Falls; grandsons, Joshua Argo, William Argo and Andrew Clark; granddaughter, Elizabeth Clark; sister, Jean Waid Reilly of Columbus. Barbara is preceded in death by her sister Betty Waid Tague. Barbara graduated from OSU with BA and MA degrees as a Phi Beta Kappa, served as president of the OSU War Board, the Women's Self Governing Association, was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, and an instructor in the Economic Statistics Dept. She was president of the Pleasure Guild of Children's Hospital and a member of the Junior Board of the West Side and Ohio Avenue Day Nurseries, the YWCA board, the Women's Board of Columbus Museum of Art, the Wednesday Literary Club and also served as a Stephen Minister at Central College Presbyterian Church. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful people at the Forum for their devoted care of Barbara. A memorial service will be held at SCHOEDINGER STATE STREET CHAPEL, at 2 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2011. Dr. Richard Ellsworth officiating. The family will greet friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Interment in Green Lawn Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio, 3380 Tremont Rd., 43220.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 24 to May 26, 2011.

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Steve Secrest

May 26, 2011

Dad told me of her death yesterday. She was a fine woman and I enjoyed seeing her at Walloon. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

May 26, 2011

Dear Bill,

I was so sorry to hear of Barbara's death. Even though I know it was hard to see her slip away from you mentally it is still a blow to find yourself without her. My sincere sympathy to you and all your family.

With love, Mary (Silver) Wiles

Annie Miller Williams

May 25, 2011

Though you don't know me, I knew Mr. and Mrs. Argo many years ago. My parents, Malcolm and Laura Miller, were very good friends with "Aunt Barbie and Uncle Bill". I have very fond memories growing up and the Argos over at our house for Supper Club and other parties. "Aunt Barbie" as I called her, was always very kind to me and took time to speak with me even though I was a little child at the time. I often thought of her as the years passed. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a very special lady and will never be forgotten. I know there is a grand a party up in heaven right now, she is up with my mother and father, laughing about old times. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

May 25, 2011

Bob,
I hope you can find peace knowing your mother is with God now. She was a very special lady.
Jim Postle

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