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1963
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2017
BARBARA CRICHFIELD Obituary
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Kelli Bren
February 12, 2017
It was about 24 years ago when I met Barbara- I was ten years old and had befriended her children (Justin, Amber, and April), and because the parents were always close by and watchful I met them the same day. Before long these friends became family.
Barbara became like an aunt to me, not just because of the strong influence of her bright and fun personality but because she, along with her husband Hugo, had often helped us in many ways; always nearing the edge of poverty there were some moments of uncertainty- the Critchfields are proof that prayer works, because they always seemed to know when those times came and invited us to dinner or went with my mother to get groceries.
And she was someone that you could talk to about anything and she'd listen with open-mindedness instead of criticism, she had an attitude about life that I admired- accepting it and making the best of whatever it throws at you, believing that as long as there is love and contentment for what you have right in front of you things have a way of working out and you truly can find great joy in the simplest things.
So whatever feelings and thoughts you had repressed for fear of judgment you could bring to her, and she had a way of making you feel confident about yourself and where you are.
We went on family trips together, shared holidays, and for my Prom night she helped me with my nails and hair. I can't imagine what life would've been like if they hadn't moved in next door- they all changed our lives for the better.
I love you Barb- I will never forget you... I will always love you. God rest your sweet soul.
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