Barbara Kay Barish

Barbara Kay Barish passed away on August 2nd, 2023, at the age of 79, in Chandler, AZ. She was born on June 3rd, 1944 in Sioux, Iowa. She was happily married to the love of her life, Ted, for 61 years.

Barbara is the loved daughter of the late Stanley and Edna Seaton; brother of Doug Seaton; mother of Paul (Andrea) Barish and the late Ted Barish Jr.; and grandmother of Lauren and Grant Barish. Barbara is also survived by many cousins and friends.

Barbara's family moved to Wilmont, MN and eventually settled in Worthington, MN. After marriage, Ted and Barbara moved to St. Charles, MO where they resided for approximately 30 years. Barbara attended design drafting school and worked for several engineering firms in the St. Louis, MO area. After retirement, Ted and Barbara split their time between Sun Lakes, AZ and Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

Barbara loved spending time at her lake house in the Ozarks, boating and floating with friends and family. While in Arizona, Barbara enjoyed golfing and socializing with the many friends she had met in their community. In 2020, Barbara was blessed with Katie, her loving dog that she adored immensely.

The family would like to invite you to join them for a memorial service at the Valley Of The Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, on October 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Following the memorial service, family and friends are invited to honor Barbara's wonderful life at a Celebration of Life gathering, which will be held at the Oakwood Country Club (Poolside Facility), located at 24218 South Oakwood Blvd, Sun Lakes, AZ at 3:00 PM.