BARBARA LOUISE MARJORIE CAMPBELL

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BARBARA LOUISE MARJORIE CAMPBELL Barbara Campbell passed away on April 28, 2008, peacefully with her family at her side, at the Grace Hospice, after a lengthy illness that she fought with dignity, and courage. Barbara was predeceased by her parents Gordon Boyd and Brown Rumble, her first husband Frank McIsaac, and her daughter-in-law Tilly Simpkin. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Bill Campbell; children, Jane (Murray), Michael, Patrick, and Leah (Laura); sister Lynne (Colin); grandchildren, Sarah, Stephen, Rachel, Daniel, Michael, and Matthew; cousins, Dennis (Iris), Jim (Molly), Tony (Linda); step-children, Lynn, Susan and Cori, as well as many other relatives and family friends. Mom was born July 14, 1931 in Winnipeg and grew up in Fort William and spent many happy summers with her grandparents in Carman, Manitoba. She returned to Winnipeg as a teenager and trained as a lab technician working at Deer Lodge Hospital. She met her first husband Frank through badminton, and they were married in Germany. They returned to Canada and raised their four children in Moose Jaw and Winnipeg. Mom was actively involved in the community most notably with the Chown Guild of the Children's Hospital. She chaired many committees and was an Eaton's Junior Counselor. She was a woman of many talents and interests including gardening, reading, cooking, painting and wood carving. Mom had a love of the outdoors and made many happy memories at the lake and around the pool. In later years she returned to work as a Regional Manager with Statistics Canada. Barbara was widowed at a young age but in her retirement she continued with her hobbies and it was in her art class that she met her husband Bill. They were married on the celebration of her 60th birthday and shared many wonderful years together at their cottage in Sioux Narrows and their home in Florida. Family and friends came first for mom and their home was the hub of numerous events and celebrations. Despite her many health issues mom embraced life with a passion. She was a true friend, a loving sister and wife, a wise mother and an awesome grandmother who will be remembered for her wit, humour, intelligence, and grace. She became part of the family of the Grace Hospice and was an inspiration to all who met her there. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff and volunteers of the Grace Hospice and Salvation Army Chaplains for their compassion and loving care. Thanks to them Barbara had joy, dignity and meaning in her last months of life. They are all very special. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or Children's Hospital Research Foundation. A celebration of Barb's life will take place 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2008 at Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook Street with the Rev. Dr. Eleanor Geib officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. BARDAL FUNERAL HOME 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474 Ample parking behind funeral home Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 03, 2008