Barbara Joann Gorrell

Barbara was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado, on July 26, 1954, to Paul and Joan Frick. She attended Fort Morgan Schools and graduated with the Fort Morgan High School Class of 1971. During her time in high school she was a member of the Baton Twirling Team. She then attended courses at Colorado State University. Finding the love of her life, Barbara married Brian Gorrell on July 7, 1998, and they were together until his passing on February 5, 2011. Barbara worked for Morgan County as the Planning Administrator for over 10 years, and was active in the community in various facets. Barbara was also very involved with the Fort Morgan DOES, holding various positions including two terms as president in 2003 and 2009. Barbara enjoyed gardening, her pets, and spending time with her family. Following the passing of Bryan, she moved to Marana, Arizona, to be near her children and grandchildren. She passed after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family and loved ones, on December 13, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bryan Gorrell, and father, Paul Frick. She is survived by her mother Joan Frick, of Fort Morgan, CO, son, Jay Wilson and wife Samantha and their children, Shelbi (Anthony) and Kannon (Hanna), of Marana, AZ, daughter, Jennifer Weinstein and husband, Mark and their children, Joel, Tucker (Leslie), Dakota (Shawn) Branch, and Mark Brod of Marana, AZ, Great Grand daughter Callie of Arvada, CO. Internment will take place at Serenity Falls, in Fort Morgan, Colorado at a later date TBA.