Barbara Ann Van Winkle

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Lakeland, Florida

Barbara Van Winkle Obituary

BARBARA ANN
VAN WINKLE, 69
Bookkeeper

LAKELAND - Barbara Ann Van Winkle, 69, passed away March 24, 2009 at home due to cancer.
Mrs. Van Winkle was born in Lakeland on September 1, 1939. She married Robert H. Van Winkle in 1961 and was a bookkeeper for a Doctor's office and also a flower shop. She returned to Lakeland from New Port Richey in 1989.
Mrs. Van Winkle is survived by her husband of 48 years Robert H. Van Winkle; daughter Cynthia K. Lillard, St. Petersburg, FL; son Scott (Lisa) Van Winkle, Boston, MA; sisters Juanita (Dallas) Abercrombie, Winter Haven, Shirley (Olin) Spivey, Lakeland, Cecilia Brown, Polk City; brothers M.L. (Mary) Douglas, Richard (Brenda) Douglas, Roger Douglas, all of Lakeland and 4 grandchildren, Amanda and Austin Lillard and Maddie and Katie Van Winkle.
A visitation will be held Friday from 5-7 pm at Heath Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 am at the funeral home chapel. Memorials may be sent to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave. Auburndale, FL 33823. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.heathfuneralchapel.com

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Published by The Ledger from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Van Winkle

11 Entries

Karl and Sue Berry

March 30, 2009

Rip and family:
We were so very sorry to hear of Barb's passing. We did not know that she was ill. I will never forget all the good times we had, especially watching Matt and Scott play soccer. Barb was such a jolly person, seemed to always be happy. I missed her terribly after you all moved away but never forgot her or the rest of your family.

Bernice Hackman

March 29, 2009

Rip, I'm sorry to hear about Barbara being called to Heaven. She was a wonderful & beautiful lady. I have many great memories of times that I shared with her. My Heartfelt feelings are with you and your family.

Kristi Theurer

March 29, 2009

Rip, CIndy, and Scott,

I am deeply saddened by the news of Barb's passing. Even though I had not seen her in awhile, the fond memories of her treating me like one of her own have always stayed with me. Throughout high school, and for many years after, she was like a second mother to me. She made me feel welcome in your home and always showed an interest in my life's goals by being the compassionate, loving "mom" that she knew how to be.

There are truly no words to describe the sorrow I feel for your loss. I know she is looking down on her family with a multitude of wonderful, happy memories. She raised an amazing family and was a loving wife for 48 wonderful years. For these things she will never be forgotten.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Kim, Pat, Hope & Nicholas (Douglas) Santilli

March 27, 2009

Dear Rip,Cindy & Scott,
Our family is saddened that Barbara has left us. I remember the first time we met the Van Winkle family. I was only 10 years old and thought that Barbara was the sweetest lady. I am now almost 46 years old and remember that day like it was yesterday. There are so many great memories of our families together that it is hard to choose the best one. I know that as a child I recall Barbara being a great cook, I loved her spaghetti!
I know she is watching over all of you and is in the tender loving arms of our blessed Savior.

March 27, 2009

Dad,
Words can not express my sorrow and concern for you. Your commitment to Mom, as a husband and friend, will remain in my mind as a beautiful example of what love should be.

For Mom

I know in my heart there’s a place we will live,
Once our earthy body gives all it can give.
Releasing a spirit to Heaven above,
That’s casted back to us in a shadow of love.

I see Mom’s bright smile in her grandchildren’s faces;
Her kindness and strength passed along in their traces.
Her subtle influence, they’ll soon realize,
Is why they love viewing life through Nana’s eyes.

I know in this life that our death is no choice;
But distance and time can not silence her voice.
So now when it’s quiet, I listen instead,
And I can hear clearly her song in my head.

Jim

Kathy Cullen

March 27, 2009

Dear Robert, Cindy and Scott,
Barbara was a special person in my life. I know that she will leave a huge hole in your lives. I hope that you will be able to hang onto wonderful memories and know that you were so important to her.

kathy yore

March 27, 2009

Scott, we are so sorry for your loss, anything we can do just ask.

The Yores

Bob & Helen Penn

March 27, 2009

Rip & Family,
Helen & I send our sincere condolences for your loss of Barb. We have many treasured memories of our times together during our time in Kiwanis.

Christine, Duane, & AJ (Knapp) Curtis

March 26, 2009

Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Many of my childhood memories are entertwined with your family and bring about smiles. Barbara was a great lady and will always be remebered as such.

JANET MAZENIS

March 26, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

March 26, 2009

Rip and family,
Our hearts are heavy in learning of your great loss. If any need arises, please allow us to help.

Ernie & Joan Haynes

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