BARBARA LYNNE SPARLING (YAREMKO)

Condolences & Memories (42 entries)

• Quietly thinking of the Carveys, friends of the Hoornes, Macyshons as well as Gary and Janice. - Posted by: Philip (Not related) on: Dec 07, 2021

• I was saddened to learn of Barb's passing when I returned from California. I have had the pleasure of working with Barb along with many others in the past. I remember "Social Butterfly" walking back to work from the mall on lunch breaks. I don't think anyone had more bags around her desk than Barb. Bags full of items for her family. So and so needs this and so and so needs that. We would say, "Barb you'll never retire at this rate". She would say yes I know I need to cut back. She loved doing this and it showed. She has left all of us with special memories and we smile when we think of her. God bless Rick and family. - Posted by: Gail Waver (co-worker at W.T.C.) on: May 20, 2013

• My mom was an open loving generous beautiful woman. There is not one day that goes by that i don't think of her. I reach for the phone to call her many times then to realize my best friend whom i shared my daily thoughts and happening is gone from here ...so i then look out at the pine-tree that is at my bedroom window and speak out to her; she is that sweet singing bird that i hear each morning when i wake to face yet another day with her not physically here. Her spirit living in me and my children, Hayden - her first grandchild she was extremely close and proud of - Genoa, her only granddaughter she could share her love of music and cooking with.. - and then Marcus youngest grandchild - who misses her hugs and kisses ... I know this because I do too. It will be 2 months April 27 that she has left us here to miss her ...but I know she is near me at all times. Thanks Mom for loving me and accepting me all 45 years of my life. I love you deeply <3 Always , your only daughter Cindy Lynne xxxxxxxxxxoooooooooo - Posted by: Cindy Poersch (Daughter) on: Apr 22, 2013

• Barb was my younger sister who i loved very much --- Barb really was one of a kind --- she was loving, funny, pretty, extremely intuitive and i was very lucky to have her as my sister --- Rick is right -- life won't be the same without Barb but the wonderful warm memories will always be in all our hearts --- when i finish my journey in life i hope to see Barb again & there will be joy and love as that was the essence of Barb - Posted by: carol messer (sister) on: Mar 27, 2013

• It appears that the comments are done, so I'll end this off with a big thanks for everyone who contributed. Life without Barb will go on, but not any where as good as it was with her beside me. I'll spend too much time trying to figure out why this happened and never have the answer. Not that Barb kept too much stuff over the years, but I will share her grade one report card teacher's comments with you....... "Barbara is a very intelligent girl and makes a fine president of the class. It is a pleasure to work with her. Barbara is an excellent student." This was in 1953/54 Doesn't that just say it all? Rick - Posted by: Rick (grieving husband) on: Mar 18, 2013

• I just have to share one more story which Barb, believe it or not, found funny only about an hour after it actually happened. Because she was always such a good sport, she quickly got over it and we managed to make a special night out of it. We had arrived at Tall Pines cabins out at West Hawk Lake and I think it was our third anniversary. I had just unloaded the car and Barb had put most of the food in the fridge and I was mixing our drinks and waiting for the hot tub to fill. She had the suitcase open lying atop the bed and had just started hanging stuff up and I was checking the tub level from time to time and got our drinks poured. I decided to try out the jets on the hot tub, but didn't realize the water level was just below the jets. When I turned them on, a rather large amount of water shot out of the tub and went directly on the bed, the suitcase and of course Barb. She was not impressed! After she changed and dried off a bit and we decided that the "wet side" of the bed was mine, she laughed it off and we had our usual "romantic time." I learned the hard way to never turn jets on until the water level is above them! It could have thrown a "damper" onto a lovely evening. I remember this night like it was yesterday. Miss you Barb. - Posted by: rick sparling (loving husband) on: Mar 10, 2013

• Barry please accept our condolences in the loss of your wonderful mom. We know there are no no words to describe how difficult this year has been for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Stan and Penney Kennedy (Friends and co-workers of Barry's) on: Mar 07, 2013

• I cannot believe my dear friend and surrogate big sister is gone. A song came on the radio the afternoon she passed away, and I knew it was a message from Barb. It was the song by Jimmy Durante "Smile though your heart is breaking...". I stopped crying when I heard it. It was just a year ago that Barb and I said our last ballet together, Giselle. She was thinking about our dear friend Monique. I will miss going to the symphony and Opera with her. She was so looking forward to seeing Aida, which will be in April. She kept hoping it would be coming soon. I will miss sharing a rack of lamb at Baileys before a night out. We had a lot in common, the color purple, April birthdays, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Depp, the arts, music chocolate and lots of laughs. On the lighter side, we did not have onions in common. I loved them and she hated them, so she always gave them to me from the many shared lunches and dinners over the years. I know she will always be with me in spirit. I will play the Aida CD on her birthday as I know she will be listening to her favorite opera in some way. My heart aches for her and for all of you. - Posted by: christine (friend/co-worker) on: Mar 07, 2013

• "I hope it's ok for me to comment here"--Rick it's not only OK, it's a SPECIAL tribute to your wife and friend Barb. We know Barb would approve as do we. We weren't able to get together much with you two over the years, but any of the times we did was always fun and we do remember them. Condolences to you and your family in this time of loss. Sincerely, Bill and Carol Stadnyk, Brandon. - Posted by: Carol and Bill Stadnyk (Friends) on: Mar 06, 2013

• So said to hear this news today. Barb you were one of the funniest, good hearted and full of life friends I had at the Parole Board. Every day you came out with something funny. One of the funniest things I can remember was when we all would go to the Dairy Queen every morning for coffee out through the back alley. One morning we happened to turn around and for some dam reason you took a face plant in the back alley. When we realized that you were not really injured well it just got funnier and funnier. But the funniest thing of all was that it was in the middle of summer!! and you were the one making us laugh. In fact every day you made us all laugh. You were a very bright light that will shine forever. MJ - Posted by: MJ Schryer (Co Worker from the Parole Board of Canada) on: Mar 06, 2013

• When I think of Barb I remember her with her head back, laughing heartily. Her laughter came as easily and enthusiastically when she was laughing at herself as anything else. I miss her dearly. My condolences to her family, and to all who loved her as I did. - Posted by: Rosanne Koch (Friend) on: Mar 06, 2013

• So sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. You will be in our thoughts. - Posted by: Terry (childhood friend ) and Gail Kulbacki (Kelowna ) (Friends) on: Mar 06, 2013

• There are no words that can convey the sadness of such a bright light taken from our lives. Rick, Cindy, Barry and all those that loved Barb so dearly, may God's assurance of everlasting love sustain you in this difficult time. Memories so treasured can never be taken. God Bless. - Posted by: Dianna Tarko (a friend from the past) on: Mar 06, 2013

• We are so sorry to hear about Barbara’s Passing, Our thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time We hope all the Love and Support you receive will give you strength and help ease the pain in your heart Dennis & Laurie Toback - Posted by: Dennis & Laurie Toback (Friend) on: Mar 06, 2013

• My sincerest condolences to Rick and the family. I remember thinking "Good for her" when I heard Barb had retired last year. I had no idea that she was ill. I retired from WTC in 2004 and moved outside of MB, so lost contact with all but a few from WTC. I remember being at Barb's for such things as PartyLite parties. She always went out of her way to be the perfect, but fun, hostess. She was always one to make you laugh at work. But the one thing that always stood out, more than anything else, was her love for Rick, her children and her grandchildren. Her light may have been extinguished but her memory remains strong. - Posted by: Megan MacBride (former coworker at WTC; now in AZ) on: Mar 05, 2013

• I just stopped off, after a day on the golf course, at The Green Brier Inn on Main Street to have a cool one and maybe "own" the pool table for an hour or so. These people sitting at the table nearest the green felted table were having some fun and bantering with me. I was sort of intrigued by this young lady who was with someone and that someone was totally ignoring her. This gave me an opportunity to yak away between shots (pool shots) and I was having fun with her and her girl friend. When they were leaving I didn't get a chance to talk to this lady of interest. She was walking with, her boyfriend, who I thought was her brother, so I couldn't get her attention. Her girl friend told me Barb's telephone #. She said to me that I would never remember it anyway. I got home late that night and I tried to remember and I knew it was 582 82 something something. I really wanted to talk to her again, so I called 582 8201 then 582 8202 then 582 8203 and I went all the way up to 582 8264 when a young lady answered and the conversation went something like this....."Who is this calling at 1:00 o'clock in the morning?" I said, "I'm trying to contact Barb. Is that your mom?" "Yes, it's late!" "Can you wake her up for me?" "No!" "AwwwwC'mon. Why not?" Actually "she's not home yet!" "ok bye bye" Now that I had her # I thought I would just call her the next day and see if I could get a first date with her. 29 years later.....I am so glad I never gave up on contacting her and I am glad her number wasn't 582 8299 because Cindy (daughter) might not have been so congenial later! It was Rose who gave me the number that night. It seems like 5 years ago. Happy Daze! Where does the time go? - Posted by: rick sparling (husband) on: Mar 05, 2013

• We will always remember Barb as a caring Mother and Grandma to her family as well as a wonderful wife to Rick. We have been following her brave journey over the last 52 weeks and now she is at last at peace. Our hearts ache for you Rick, Cindy, Barry, Darcy and families. Because of the miles between and the weather we cannot be there with you, but know that we are all thinking of you and will visit in summer. Love to all, Sherrill and Murray and family. - Posted by: Sherrill and Murray Carvey (Sister-in-law and brother-in-law) on: Mar 05, 2013

• Uncle Richard and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are wishing we could be closer at this difficult time. Even though we had few chances to really get to know Barb, we knew that she was a special person and our uncle's soulmate. We hope your memories keep you strong at this sad time. Our deepest sympathy. Love Caroline, Steven, Aidan and Ethan. - Posted by: Caroline Torres (Carvey) and family (niece from British Columbia) on: Mar 05, 2013

• Our condolences dear Rick! Our thoughts are with you!! Endure If I can endure for this moment, whatever is happening to me. No matter how heavy my heart, or how dark the moment may be. If I can but keep on believing, what I know in my heart to be true. Then darkness will fade into morning, and with this dawn a new day, too - Posted by: Gilles & Louise (friend) on: Mar 05, 2013

• My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time Rick, Barry, Cindy, Darcy and family members. I new Barb many years ago. We lived in the same block in the North End. Barb you will be missed - Posted by: Barbara Nicholson (Old Friend from her past) on: Mar 05, 2013

• After a chance meeting with Barb in 1984 I asked her over to my apartment in The Maples to cook a couple of steaks I had picked up. She asked me where my broiler pan was and I couldn't tell her. We found it still taped in the bottom drawer. Then she asked for my spices. I said, "Right there on top of the stove!" She sort of had "that look" when she saw the SALT & PEPPER were my only spices. As I look into the cupboard today, we have approximately 300 different spices. Who'd a thunk it? I miss my darling wife. She really spiced up my life! (I hope it's ok for me to comment here)I love reading these posts from her friends & relatives. - Posted by: Rick Sparling (husband) on: Mar 04, 2013

• We loved Barb from the moment she stepped into our lives! She saw the fun side of life and nobody loved 'her Rick' more than she did. We'll remember the good times we had together and also the great cook that she was. She was such a good sport to take all the teasing that Wayne would hand out and often said that he and Rick 'were like two peas in a pod'! We'll dearly miss Barb in our lives and our love pours out to Rick, Darcy, Barry, Cindy and grandchildren. - Posted by: Wayne and Mary Sparling (brother and sister-in-law) on: Mar 04, 2013

• Rick & family, My heart and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. We were heartbroken to hear of Barb’s passing. I am very grateful that I had the chance to spend time with you and Barb over the years. All of my love, Julie - Posted by: Julie ((Of the Las Vegas Sparlings)) on: Mar 04, 2013

• Rick, we saw how much happiness Barb brought into your life, so we can only imagine how much you will miss her. The last year surely has been very difficult for Barb and of course for you and for all those who loved her. May knowing that her struggle is over bring you some peace at this time and the happy memories sustain you through the difficult days ahead. Rick. our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Dave and Pat - Posted by: Dave and Pat Dick (friends) on: Mar 03, 2013

• Barb - you will always be remembered for the good times we had in Vegas. One truly amazing woman. Rest in paradise. Never forgotten. - Posted by: The Chiborak Family (Friend) on: Mar 03, 2013

• Barb was the type of friend that regardless of how long ago we got together or spoke, we would just pick up from where we left off as if no time at all had passed. It's hard to believe she's gone. We will miss her laughter and her voice, and we are thankful for her friendship over the years. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you Rick, Cindy, Barry & Darcy. - Posted by: Chuck and Nancy Weisdorff (Friends) on: Mar 03, 2013

• We had great times at Health and Welfare (or as we used to joke Wealth and Hellfire!) and we started giving each other crazy nicknames. Barb was Hoofie, I was Lamb's Toes - there was lizard eyes (you know who you are!!) Remember fondly a dinner Barb and her mom hosted for me when I left Winnipeg to join External Affairs. Amazing food and such a thoughtful jesture. So typical of Barb. There was also our crazy trip to Ottawa. Barb you touched everyone you met. Love you... - Posted by: Nancy Kneubuhler (Friend. Worked with Barb at Health and Welfare back in 70s) on: Mar 03, 2013

• Rick. We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your very dear wife, Barbara. Sorry we can't be with you on Friday, but we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Sharon and Richard - Posted by: Sharon and Richard Deveson (Friends) on: Mar 03, 2013

• Rick, Cindy and families...we were so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She was always such a happy person and always so proud of Cindy, Barry and her grandchildren. May your memories give you comfort at this time You are in our thoughts....George and Coleen Todd - Posted by: George & Coleen Todd (Friends and Co-worker (Cindy)) on: Mar 02, 2013

• It was with great sadness to hear of Barb's illness and her passing. It was always a pleasure working with Barb and socializing with her - there was never a dull moment- always a good time with a lot of laughs. I was just sorry that I couldn't spend time with her in this past year due to my caring for my husband who also had cancer and passed away just a short time ago. I know only to well the pain and heartache that the family feel. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Pearl Smith (CRA Co-worker & friend) on: Mar 02, 2013

• Barb was a very caring and loving individual, she always made you feel so darn important...and listened to what you had to say....and always gave the greatest advice....they say you may forget what someone said...but you will never forget how a person made you feel.... Barb was a wonderful lady to work with and she will be missed by many.....my deepest sympathy to Rick and family - Posted by: Kathy Samagalski (co-worker) on: Mar 02, 2013

• My thoughts are with each of you, I enjoyed meeting Barbara. - Posted by: Barbie Senecal (Nurse at Seven Oaks) on: Mar 02, 2013

• My thoughts and prayers are with you, Rick, and your family at this very sad time. Barb's absence will leave a big hole in many lives. - Posted by: Kerry White (Friend, coworker, Wormie) on: Mar 02, 2013

• I will certainly miss Barb's feisty attitude towards life & her many witticisms. She brightened many people's lives, being the social butterfly that she was & I'm sure she's now socializing in her new life...God willing & the creek don't rise (as she would say). I'm glad I had a chance to know her. - Posted by: Dagmar (friend/co-worker) on: Mar 02, 2013

• So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope these words can give you some peace as they have helped me. "We can't know why some things happen... But we can know that love and beautiful memories Outlast the pain of grief. And we can know that there's a place inside the heart Where love lives always... And where nothing beautiful can ever be forgotten." Barb will be missed. I always referred to her as Miss Congeniality! - Posted by: Sandra Tell (Team Barbara) on: Mar 02, 2013

• In the short time I worked with Barb, she left a lasting impression. She was a wonderful, compassionate person who befriended all in her presence. She will be sadly missed. - Posted by: Tracy Finsten (co-worker) on: Mar 02, 2013

• What a special tribute to Barb! She truly was an amazing and caring person. We are so happy we got to visit with you guys when you last came to Saskatoon. That visit with all the laughter will be a warm memory of Barb that we will cherish forever. Our deepest condolences to you all. - Posted by: Kevin and Linda Catton (Saskatoon friends) on: Mar 02, 2013

• "There is nothing in the world more valuable than friendship. Those who banish it from their lives remove as it were the sun from the earth, because of all of nature's gifts, it is the most beautiful and the most pleasing". Barbie....Thank you for being the best kind of friend! - Posted by: Cheryl and Mike Thomas (Friends) on: Mar 02, 2013

• Rick-We are so very sorry to read of the lose of your wife, Barb. Our many thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.. Ron & Lil - Posted by: Ron & Lil Walraven, Courtenay,BC (Long lost friends from Winnipeg 1984) on: Mar 02, 2013

• Our condolences to Rick and Barb's family. Barb's spirit and soul have left her suffering and illness behind. I'm sure she is flying with the angels and watching over all of you. - Posted by: Maxine and Denis Gaudet (Friends) on: Mar 02, 2013

• Rick I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, Barb. I know you will miss her terribly. Cancer can be a cruel foe that seldom losses but now she is at peace and in a happy place. - Posted by: jackie Schwab (Dalton) (formerly from Neepawa (childhood friend to Rick)) on: Mar 02, 2013

• We will always remember the dinners and card parties we had together. We had so many wonderful laughs, especially our last New Year's Eve together we were all so silly , ate lots , drank a few and had so much fun playing rumoli. WE also were very happy to spend Xmas Eve with Barb. Rick Cindy, Barry and Marcus. WE had a lovely time together and was nice to see Barb with her children on her last Xmas . We want you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. WE will truly miss this wonderful, smiling face. Barry & Joanie - Posted by: Joan & Barry Deveson (friends) on: Mar 02, 2013