Barbara A. Smith-James' Obituary
Barbara A. Smith-James, 68 of Oshkosh, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 in her home. On May 5, 1941 she was born in Duluth, MN., the daughter of Roy and Violet (Kerekes) Herrick. She moved to Appleton and raised a family working as a waitress and phlebotomist at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton and later at Community Bio Resources in Menasha. Barbara married Darrel James on August 26, 2000 in the Community Church in Oshkosh. She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and training dogs.
Her memory will be cherished by her husband: Darrel; her daughters: Cindy (John) Davey and Rowen "Lori" (Rick) Pace and Kari (Scott) Zastrow; her grandchildren: Sky Davey, Neil Davey, Rose Davey, Dylan Zastrow, Branden Zastrow, Kara Zastrow, Arianna Burns and her great-grandchild: Ethan Neal Davy; her step-children: Heidi Burns, Eric James and Stacy James. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter: Lisa Ann Smith; her son: Dwaine Edward Smith.
Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2009 in Community Church, 2351 Ryf Road, Oshkosh with Rev. Wyatt Fisher officiating. Friends may greet the family from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., in the church. Online condolences may be made at: fissbillspoklasny.com
Barb had a very high work ethic. She never wanted to miss work as others had to work harder. Barb loved raising purebred dogs and won titles on them. She loved sunsets and said they were God's masterpiece. She loved watching birds, especially hawks and eagles. Barb loved praising God in song at church and had a big heart and concern for everyone. Barb said she was going to be with her precious Jesus but Jesus will be with us also. Barb wanted her brothers and sisters and children and grandchildren to know that she loved them all. She wanted her family to know she will miss us terribly but knows she is going into the loving arms of Jesus, her blessed Savior. Love - Darrel.
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