BARBARA CLAPHAM

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BARBARA CLAPHAM November 8, 1941 - September 18, 2008 After a brave battle with cancer, Barbara passed away at the Grace Hospital on September 18 at the age of 66. Barbara was predeceased by her father Willi Andreas in 1989. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years David, her children Rodney (Lisa), Brenda (Grant), Tracey (Jason), and Tim (Karen). She is also survived by her mother Anni Andreas, her sister Anne Neroth and brother Claus (Shirley) Andreas. Barbara will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren Tyler, Ashley, William, Emily and David. Barbara was born on November 8, 1941 in Tiegenhof, Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1953 with her family at the age of 11. Barbara worked her entire career in the Accounting Department of Northern Electric (now known as Nedco) before retiring in 1995. In the winter, Barbara enjoyed curling and travel to warmer climates. Her summers were spent at the family cottage at Victoria Beach where she loved to ride her bike, play golf and tend to her flowers. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her five grandchildren whom meant the world to her. The family would like to thank Dr. Harris, Dr. Zabolotny, the many home care workers and nurses who helped Barbara remain at home through most of her lengthy illness and all of the staff at the Grace Hospital for their kind and compassionate care of Barbara. The family would also like to thank Barbara's good friends Joan, Gladys and Barb for being there for her during her difficult battle, and especially her close friend Nessie Simpson, who spent countless hours at Barbara's bedside during the last several weeks of Barbara's journey. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or another charity of choice, in Barbara's honor. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Tuesday September 23 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 4000 Portage Ave. You were loved by many and will be missed by all. May you rest in peace. Chapel Lawn 885 - 9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 22, 2008