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Barbara Rhind Obituary

BARBARA ANNE RHIND PLANO, TX Barbara Anne Rhind, age78, of Plano, TX formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on May 2, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Thomas A. Rhind; her children: Thomas (Mary) A. Rhind, Alexander (Liz) W. Rhind, and Robert S. Rhind; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister, Beverly Slathar; brothers: Robert H. Stanners and Richard Scott Stanners; and several nieces and nephews. Barbara graduated from Hammond High School in 1955 and married Tom Rhind from Hammond in 1957. She started her career in 1969 as a volunteer for the Munster School systems and a science teacher at Wilber Wright Middle School. In 1980, Barbara, joined Financial Facts in Highland and then in 1987 relocated with her husband to Plano, TX as a National Coordinator for Jefferson Pilot. She retired in 1999 to a favorite pastime of cruising the world with her husband and friends; but most of all spending time with her family. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday May 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave, Munster. Visitation with family will be also on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and great grandmother. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to the Salvation Army will be greatly appreciated. Please visit: www.burnskish.com

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Published by The Times on May 18, 2016.

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Tom DeGiulio

May 28, 2016

Dear Tom & Family
Liz and I are so sorry we missed the service. I try to check the paper everyday.
You thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We will make a donation to the Hammond-Munster Salvation Army.
I have had the privilege of serving as Chairman of the Board for many years.
God has blessed you with Barbara.
Tom & Liz DeGiulio
Munster, In.

Heath and Judy

Judy and Heath Strachan

May 21, 2016

We are so sorry about your recent passing. You were such fun to be around and loved very much. God bless you, Barb, Tom, Bev. and family. Loved you, your sister-in-law, Judy

Lois Kazmer

May 18, 2016

Tom, I'm so sorry for your loss of your wonderful wife Barb .My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Hugs, Lois

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