Barbara Whitmore Kaplan

What a wonderful Aunt! I will so miss your smile, your great stories and adventurous spirit. I could never keep up with you on the slopes, but I know you'll be right alongside me on my next trip down. You will live in my heart forever.
Love,
your niece,

Dear sweet funloving Barbie, There are too many memories to list my avorite. Was so mch fun to plan our weddings and be in each others. You were the sister that I never had. I'll never forget all the comfort that you were when Dick died.My love and prayers to the whole family

Barb-My wife,my lover,my best friend. You were and are an inspiration to me. Over the past few weeks since you left I have spent countless hours reliving our years together. I expect you to come bounding down the hall or around the corner or meetng me at the golf course. Our bikes ,clubs and kayaks stand ready for us to get out-we sure enjoyed activity. I miss you terribly and look forward to our next meeting. Peace my beautiful wonderful Wife. All my love Me (Walt)

Jim
I'm so sorry for you and your family, just know that Barb is still with you every day. You will feel her and she'll be your angel by your side.
Love
Mary Bishop Siems

Barb...what can I say? You were the BEST! What a great sister and friend. I will miss your always positive outlook and loving way.You were a friend to all and all were a friend to you. Love Ya, sis!!

BARB TAUGHT ME HOW TO SCUBA, SKI DOWN MOGELS, TAKE LONG BICYLE RIDES, AND THAT IT WAS OK TO EAT PASTA WITH FISH, BUT MOST OF ALL HOW TO ENJOY LIFE...SHE WAS THE STRONGEST AND THE MOST EXCITING WOMAN I WILL EVER MEET. I LOVED HER AND HER FAMILY VERY MUCH. SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED.

SHERRY LORENCE
OMAHA, NEBRASKA

Johnny,
Your Mom has been and will always be part of our family. I don't remember much before I was 4. I do remember crying like a baby when she drove off to move to Connecticut from Omaha in that 1965 Mustang. Her physical beauty was incomparable and only surpassed by the beauty of her being.She left the world a better place and we are all better people because of Barbara.

Walt
Sorry to hear of your loss. It's never easy to lose someone. No matter how long you know it's coming, there is no preparation
that makes it any easier.

JOHN AND JULIE

THINKING ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.

I will always remember Barb's beautiful smile and infectious personality. It was always a delight to spend time with her. My thoughts and prayers to all her family.

LINDA AND I ARE THINKING OF YOU JOHN AND YOUR FAMILY. IT'S A TIME NO ONE EVER HAS ENOUGH WORDS.
LINDA AND SUSAN

I worked with Barb in Omaha in the furniture business. I have wonderful memories of her competitiveness and spirit. She never ever gave up and inspired those around her. She truly lived life to the fullest. She lovingly talked about her son and her grandchildren. I will always remember her spirit! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barb will continue to be thought of with love by our whole family. Her zest for life and her grace in times of difficulty will inspire forever.

Walt: We are so saddened to learn that Barbara has lost her valient fight. She had such a wonderful zest for life and will be missed around the neighborhood. Michael & Christy

Omaha Cathedral High School Class of 1962 has lost another great member. Barb will be missed by all of us.

John and I were saddened to hear of Barbars's passing. She and Walt and my husband John have fond memories of her. Our prayers are with her family at this difficult time.

Barb was the glamorous, worldly, older sister I always wished I had. I so enjoyed hearing of her adventures through her sister, Mary. While the rest of us were tethered to Omaha, the world was Barb's oyster.
One of the best memories of Barb is the lovely birthday confection we lovingly created for her one year when she was living in Omaha...It was impressively beautiful...then she cut into it...and found-toilet paper!!!
That was the best laughter and I will remember her that way, always.
My condolences to her family, the people who lived with her every day who will miss her dearly. The way she lived is an inspiration.

Barb was an amazing woman! I am shocked and saddened to learn of her death. She was classy, adventurous and generous. My family has always thought the world of her! Barb, My Mom and I used to do the women's triathlon together with her on Lake Candlewood. Barb moved away, but My Mom (Lynne Goracke Houtz) and I have continued the triathlon tradition. I think of Barb whenever we do it. Rest in peace, Barb.