Barbara Ann Zbleski

Barbara Ann Myers went to be with Jesus, her Savior, on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at the age of 89.

Barbara was born on a farm in Eldorado, Oklahoma, where her family sharecropped in Eldorado and Melrose, New Mexico. Growing up in a farming community, her childhood was filled with horseback riding, target shooting, and hard work. She also developed a love for music and sports, playing piano and basketball during her high school years. After graduation, Barbara left the farm and headed to Long Beach, California, where she worked on the Midway carnival as a skilled rifle shooter. In 1962, she pursued a career in nursing, attending St. Mary's in Roswell, New Mexico. She graduated second in the state on her board exams and received her LPN license, later working at Clovis Memorial Hospital. It was in Clovis that she met the love of her life, Bob. The two married and shared nearly 62 wonderful years together before his passing. As an Air Force wife and devoted mother of three daughters, Barbara skillfully balanced family life with her nursing career. She especially loved working at VA hospitals at the various bases where they were stationed, including assignments in Michigan, Texas, Turkey, and Utah. After 22½ years of military service, Barbara and Bob retired to his home state of Wisconsin, where she continued her nursing career at the Milwaukee VA Hospital. In Wisconsin, Barbara became an active member of Layton Avenue Baptist Church. She served in many roles-singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school with her beloved flannel Bible figures, leading children's programs and Vacation Bible School, and sewing countless costumes for church plays as an accomplished seamstress. She kept her nursing license active so she could serve as the camp nurse for children's ministries and was faithfully involved in the church prayer chain. Barbara loved to study the Bible. She took many of the Bible Seminary courses offered at the church. In her later years, Barbara worked as a school bus driver, where her warmth and cheerful spirit made her a favorite among the children she transported. After retirement, Barbara cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She rarely missed a sports game, recital, or school event, always cheering them on.

Barbara was preceded in death by her dear husband: Robert "Bob"; her parents: Trula Mae and Fred Chester; sister, Winona Rae; nieces: Melissa, Gay, Cindy; son-in-law Thumper; Cousins: Charlene, Lou, Bob, Donna & (Glen)Barbara is survived by her daughters: Traci, Carol (Steve), and Roban Joy; grandchildren Zeb, Erika (Chris), Jason (Rebecca), Tyler (Kim), Rachel (Sean), and Josh; great-grandchildren Trula, Sophia, Lucas, and Liam; nephews: Steven (Aida), Matthew; nieces: Jillian, Dana, Sara (Justin), Amy (Ben), Kathy (George), great-nephews: Ethan and Henry; great-niece: Elly and Sister-in-Laws: Pat, Ann; Stosh Texas cousins: Bart, Linda, Nancy, and Fran; Barbara is also remembered by many other family members and dear friends.