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Barbra E Rader-Brandsma
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Barbra Rader-Brandsma Obituary
Barbra's life was a vivid tapestry woven with the threads of Family, Friends and Flowers. She relished family dinners during the holidays and enjoyed family reunions, where she connected with both old and new family members. Her love for life and her ability to find joy in simple pleasures left a lasting impact on everyone she met.
Barbra joined the Women of the Moose in 1973 achieving the honor of Senior Regent and sponsored 47 new members.
She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Deline, Geri Anderson, Bobbi Filip, and Kimberly Moses; her sister, Shar Bailey; and her brother, Harry Rader. Barbra was a cherished grandmother to nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Rader; mother, Amanda Ethel Rader; and brother, Billy Rader. A daughter Bea Jaye Johnson and a son David Houndshell.
Services to honor and celebrate her life will be held at Avenidas Funeral Home in Tucson, AZ, with the burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery on September 11, 2024. The family extends their gratitude to Avenidas Funeral Home for their compassionate assistance during this difficult time.
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Debra
May 11, 2025
Happy Mother´s Day mom
Debra
May 10, 2025
It's hard to understand
Why God takes our moms we love.
Does He need them more than we do,
In Heaven up above?
No one on earth can pretend
To know what's in God's plan.
All I can do is take it on faith
And trust I´ll see my mom once again
Debra Delineq
February 20, 2025
Your latest great grandson, David. Born Feb 8, 2025. Watch over him as he grows momma.
Deborah
December 25, 2024
We missed you at our family table today but felt your presence within our hearts. Merry Christmas mom
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Deborah
December 25, 2024
Merry Christmas mom, we miss you at our family gathering but know your spirt will be there
Deborah
December 12, 2024
Miss your hugs mom. Christmas will not be the same this year without you.
Deborah
November 27, 2024
Happy thanksgiving mom, you will be missed at our table today but your memory will live on in our hearts.
Michelle Patrick
November 19, 2024
Barbara, I know your birthday was earlier this month. I want to wish you a heavenly birthday.
I sure do miss you and the talks we've had together. I will be driving to see the Christmas lights alone this year since you and Marsha will not be here. I miss you something awful.
There will be no other like you. You were very special to me .
Love and miss you
Your friend Michelle
Debora
November 2, 2024
Happy 85th Mom, even though your not with us in body your spirit will live forever in us. We miss you so.
Deborah
October 29, 2024
Here is your great grandkids, will have to update it next year cause you got another boy due March 2025
Debra
October 19, 2024
Momma, it´s a boy! Another great grandson for you. Watch over him and guide his path.
Geri Anderson
October 1, 2024
Mother, Maggie & I sorely LOVE & miss you! I really wished you were still here; however, I know you are at peace & free of pain. The Lord will guide you all the way through this journey you are on. Find dad & tell him I love him so much. When you see Grandpa & Grandma please give them a hug from me & tell them I miss & love them too. We will see each other again & hug one another. Until then be at peace.
Geri
October 1, 2024
Mother, Maggie & I sorely miss you so much. We love you to the Moon & Back and I really wished you were still here; however, I know you are in peace and pain free now. The Lord will assist you in your journey. We will see each other again at some point. Say Hi to my father and tell him I love him too. Look up Grandpa & Grandma & give them a hug from me.
Michelle Pstrick
September 28, 2024
I miss you so very much my Beautiful friend. You know how dear you are to me! Thank you for everything
I Love You Sweetie . Time to rest my friend. You will be deeply missed.
Deborah
September 23, 2024
Deborah
September 23, 2024
"You Don’t Just Lose Someone Once"
You lose them over and over, sometimes many times a day.
When the loss, momentarily forgotten,
creeps up, and attacks you from behind.
Fresh waves of grief as the realiztion hits home, they are gone.
You don’t just lose someone once,
you lose them every day, for a lifetime. I miss you mom.
Geri Anderson
September 12, 2024
Barbra Brandsma´s daughters, Debbie, Geri & Kimber would like to thank all of those who sent beautiful flowers and Plants. Unfortunately I´m unable to thank those specific individuals because guess what no flower shop included any names of who they came from.
Andrew Barker
September 12, 2024
ONE OF-A-KIND, FOR SURE. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Geri Anderson
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September 11, 2024
A few pictures from the graveside services was an excellent showing. Beautifully done.
Geri Anderson
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Debra
September 9, 2024
Thinking of you mom, her is a picture of all your grandkids and great grandkids that lived in Tucson with you all their lives and loved you so much.
Debra
September 9, 2024
Geri Anderson
September 8, 2024
Geri Anderson
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Geri Anderson
September 8, 2024
Hawaii cruise . This is mom getting fed by our waiter..... then she ended up not like ing the chocolate cake.
Debbie will be going me on the cruise for your 85th birthday and you will be in both our heats mother during that cruise and forever and ever till we see you again.
Debra
September 8, 2024
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Debra
September 8, 2024
Love you mom, watch over my children and grand-children. Give great-grandma and Billy a big hug.
debra
September 8, 2024
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Geri Anderson
September 8, 2024
Geri Anderson
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Geri Anderson
September 8, 2024
Mother do you remember the absolute dumbest thing I think I ever did at your home while trying to break the ice up with a knife my brain wasn´t thinking fast enough to pull my finger out of the way and I stabbed it clear thru and had to go get stitches for the first time in My my except for surgeries I´ve had.....
I´m sure when you see this you´ll be laughing out dumb I was. Love you always and forever.
Geri Anderson
September 8, 2024
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Geri Anderson
September 8, 2024
Pics are her mother, grandmother, is 5 kids with our mother and the 2 oldest girls with mom. Mother look for grandma and greet grandma as well as Devi´s give them a hug and kiss from me and tell them I love them too.
Charlotte bailey
September 8, 2024
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Geri Lynn Anderson
September 7, 2024
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Geri Lynn Anderson
September 7, 2024
I remember this cruise my mother went on with me and the waiters treated her like a Queen every night but one particular evening they fed her desert to her, sang to her and got her up dancing.
She had such a love for cruising. We´ve gone on several cruises together throughout the years. I will cherish all the moments we´ve shared on each of our cruises. Mother I love you and will miss you forever until I see you again.
Shar Bailey
September 7, 2024
Shar Bailey
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Shar Bailey
September 7, 2024
Big Sis , I know, written words don´t make sounds. See, I´m continuing to learn from you even though you´re gone. Oh wait, you´re not gone, it´s just your body that´s missing.
Where am I going with this letter? Give me a minute and I´ll connect my thoughts.
Okay, I´m back and I´m ready.
My purpose of this letter is to say how much I enjoyed being your little sister and that I´ll miss you with a profound depth I didn´t realize my soul possessed. You were a rare gem.
Despite the pain your body suffered you greeted everyone you met with a beaming smile . You touched too many hearts to count.
Our time together was too short, shortened still by our sisterly squabbles. Like a couple of spitting kittens we battled but we always managed to find our way back to each other, our love for one another stronger for having snipped and scratched with our tiny claws and teeth.
I will miss our chats oh who am I kidding there was never a chat with you it was always hours long calls. I will miss your smile And most of all, I will miss your laughter. If the universe set out to create a song of the gods, your laughter was the result.
Big Sis, I will miss you. Oh, I know you´re with me still, but, damn, just one more time to hear you say hello when I call your number, that´s all I´m asking.
Silly, I know. You have better things to do than answer my call. You´re with Mom and all the rest of our love ones you´re all walking along the shore of some sandy beach. Your body is healed and whole once again. Your legs are strong .
And give Mom a hug from me. Tell Frank wait on me and all about how you helped me when I lost him .Soon enough I´ll be there with you.
Farewell, my immortal beloved Big Sis Farewell
Deborah Anderson-Deline
September 6, 2024
My Mother My Angel
Once upon a time an angel held my hand, She wiped away my tears and helped me understand.
Our time on earth is brief, there's lessons to be learned, Every chapter full of memories, times of joy and tears, Triumphs and defeats, through every passing year.
She loved us unconditionally, always by our side, When no one else would listen, in her we could confide. With gentle words of wisdom she led us on our way, Down the paths of righteousness if ever we did stray.
She saw the light in everyone and gave with no regrets, Always from her heart let's not forget.
Angels come in many forms, for me it was my mother, With love I cannot say in words they'll never be another.
Every day I turn the page in my heart will ever remain, Everything she taught me as I stroll down memory lane
She´s smiling down on us knowing she did good. As we gather here today there's no ending to her story, Another chapter has begun full of grace and glory.
You will see me again I promise if only you believe
Deborah Anderson-Deline
September 6, 2024
We went to Mexico one time and she wanted to eat but the restaurants there have no ramp as she was in her scooter, so two men carried her up the stairs while she sat on that scooter. My heart is heavy mom as this is not good-bye just till we meet again.
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