Beth Anne Barnes, age 50, of Chandler, AZ, passed away on July 25, 2012, after a brave battle with breast cancer. Beth was born in Akron, OH on March 27, 1962, and was a graduate of The Ohio State University in 1984. Beth was an associate at Bank of America for over 20 years. She was a member of First Christian Church and was active in the church food pantry program. Beth devoted her life in service to others, and was active in pet rescue and adoption. Beth was preceded in death by her father, Dr. John Otto and her mother, Joan Zickefoose Otto. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Otto; brothers and sisters, Kimberly Knapp (Ken), Beth Miller (Joe), John Pecimon (Donna), Lisa Otto , and John "Bubby" Otto; nieces and nephews, Kade, Courtney, Colton, Emily, Billy, Brooke, and Brandon. She is also survived by her beloved pets, Eliot and Emma. A Celebration of Life will be held at First Christian Church, 6750 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix, AZ on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Friends for Life Pet Rescue, 143 W. Vaughn Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233, in her name.
