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Barbara Bierig Obituary

Bierig, Barbara JoAn, age 56, of Pryor, OK. Funeral services at 10AM Thursday, June 17, 2004, at the First Methodist Church, 400 E. Graham, Pryor. Viewing and visitation with the family at 9:30AM prior to the service. Interment will be at the Bierig Cemetery, located on Highway 8, four miles north of Okeene, and one mile east. Arrangements by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home, Enid. She was born to Roy and Cleta Justus on July 30, 1947 in Wichita, KS, and ascended to our Lord on Monday, June 14, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Barbara grew up in Wichita, graduating from South Wichita High School. She attended Texas Christian College. She was employed by Boeing in Wichita for 17 years. On February 14, 2003, she married Lyle Bierig, and they made their home in Pryor. She attended First Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Lyle, of the home; one daughter Nancy Porter and husband Myron, and their children Karen, Tearsa, Amber, Aaron and Scott, all of Sedgwick, KS; and one son Roy Don Ekstrom and wife Tami, their children Bret and Cara, all of Goddard, KS; and two sons "by heart" through the Student Exchange Program, Eduardo Aquino and Rod Stoicher. She was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Cleta Justus, sister, Dolores Justus, and granddaughter, Ashley Nicole. Memorials to First United Methodist Church of Pryor.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2004.

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Mike Corn

June 24, 2004

I remember Barbara from South High and her wonderful voice in the plays she was in. May God bless all of you and know that her memory and her life will be shared by us all.

Rod Carr

June 22, 2004

I was very lucky to know Barbara in high school and to be with her in the musicals. Damn Yankees for sure. Barbara had a beautiful voice and I am sure the heavenly choir is enjoying her lovely voice and even lovelier personality. She was MUCH too young to be taken away but thank goodness even her grandchildren had some quality time to spend with a quality lady. God bless you, Barbara, in all ways for always, and God bless her family in this time of sorrow.

Paulette (Grate) Woellhof

June 19, 2004

So sorry to hear of your loss through our alumni network. I haven't seen Barbara since graduating in 1965, but I well remember her smile and happy disposition. Many thoughts and prayers to you.

Joyce Sinclair (Denton)

June 19, 2004

So sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. I went to high school with her and am praying that you will find comfort in the many memories you have of her and the knowledge that she was loved by many that were touched by her spirit.

Ray Cathey

June 18, 2004

Barbara and I were great friends in High School. God gave her the gift of such a wonderful voice. I can still hear her sing.



God has called her home and she has such joy now being with Him. My prayers are with you, the family at this time of great sadness. May the Lord bring you great peace. Please celebrate her life, she was a beautiful person.

Dennis Wagner

June 18, 2004

I went to Jr.High and High School with Barbara. Was in Music groups with her in school and after graduating. She was a great girl and friend and will be missed. The world lost a beautiful voice but the Kingdom of Heaven gained one. Love you Barb.

judy newman (HILL)

June 18, 2004

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOMS PASSING, WE WENT TO GRADE SCHOOL AND ALL THE WAY TO GRAUATION.......AGAIN MY HEART FELT CONDOLENCES.......

Ruth Ann Priester

June 18, 2004

I went to high school with Barabra she will be greatly missed.

May the God of Peace give the family comfort during this time of sorrow. Hold on to your memories of this wonderful person.

aemi thompson

June 17, 2004

I met Barbra at Tex and Tami's wedding. I remember her beautiful singing voice that added so much to a beautiful wedding.

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