Many things can be said about Barbara Ann Hughes. Known to friends and acquaintances as a friendly, empathic and decisive woman, her compassionate nature would always shine through, revealing her charm, warmth and conscientious demeanor. She was warmhearted, gentle and organized in all the things she sought to accomplish.
Barbara was a mentor, a natural "teacher" capable of seeing things clearly, leading others and bringing out the best in all of those around her.
Her parents were George and Thelma Kluth. Known by the family as “Bobbie,” she was raised in the Philadelphia area, N. Carolina and Limerick, Pennsylvania. Her favorite home was in "the country" in Limerick. When she was young, Barbara’s friends and family found that "straightforward,” "honest" and a little “shy” were perfect words to describe her. Even as a child, Barbara demonstrated strong qualities of intuition and a perceptive disposition.
Barbara grew up with two siblings. She had a younger brother George, who is 15 months younger, and a sister Donna, 6 years younger. So growing up she was in "charge.” Barbara was involved in all sorts of activities with her family. She was even-tempered, taking care not to get involved in too many family conflicts. This quality served her well, in perpetually bringing understanding and a sense of peace to the family.
Barbara carried these traits into adult life and served as one of many reasons why family and friends found her pleasurable and delightful to be around. Barbara was a person who genuinely understood and cared for others, making powerful connections with those she knew.
During her high school years, Barbara offered her support and encouragement to others. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Trenton, N.J. in 1959.
Barbara did well in school, but school wasn’t her “thing.” She excelled in subjects that interested her, but she always said she marched to her own drummer when it came to schoolwork. Teachers and classmates knew Barbara as an excellent listener. She placed a high value on learning and always understood that there was a new lesson to be grasped waiting for her just around the corner.
Always considered a good friend, Barbara sought to understand the things that others enjoyed. For this reason she always seemed to possess a list of true friends that stood the test of time. Barbara’s friends found her easy to know and get along with because of her talent for being always amiable in her dealings with others. Barbara would always seek to learn what her friends enjoyed, and she would go out of her way to make sure that their needs were met. Barbara was always seen as the type of person who was a gracious giver. In fact, she sometimes felt ill at ease when she was the one on the receiving end. Throughout her life she had many friends.
Barbara was a devoted and selfless mother to her daughter, Christine. She often told friends, family as well as her daughter that her greatest accomplishment was her “pride & joy,” Christine. Barbara and her daughter shared their lives together. Her daughter considered her compassionate, loving mother her best friend, confidant, travel partner and her “rock.”
Barbara experienced success in her work life. Her primary occupation was office manager for a home builder. Barbara was meticulous and although she may have taken her time, she got the job done right the first time. She was well known, respected and liked by her colleagues and was a team player. Barbara took pride in managing her professional responsibilities and seemed to always know what was necessary to successfully complete a project.
Because she was organized and methodical, Barbara took great pleasure in her various hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were baking, and reading. Bobbie enjoyed sharing her passions with others and could singularly focus on one hobby at a time.
Barbara's faith was very important to her. During that her life, she was a devoted Roman Catholic. She attended traditional Latin Mass every week. She was compassionate and warm hearted someone who truly cared for others.
After many years of hard work, sometimes working a full-time job as well as a part-time job, Barbara’s retirement came in 2005. However, she took on a new profession in 2007, that of insurance agent. She and her daughter Christine worked together to help seniors find the best health plan fit for their needs. She worked tirelessly with her daughter to reach and help as many people as she could.
Barbara passed away on September 7, 2011 at Chapman Hospice, Riverside, CA. Barbara fought a brave battle against colon cancer. She is survived by her daughter Christine Hughes, brother George J. Kluth, nephew Jonathan Kluth, his wife Jennifer, and her niece Susan Kluth. Services were held at Green Acres Mortuary. Barbara was laid to rest in Pierce Bros. Crestlawn Memorial Park in Riverside, CA.
Throughout her life, Barbara was a selfless, devoted enthusiastic woman. She was generous in sharing her personal attributes, giving and helping those she knew and loved. She would often fill the role of coach, bringing out the best in everyone. She was imaginative, original, tender hearted and easy to get along with. Barbara leaves behind her a legacy of life-long friendships and cherished memories. Everyone whose lives she touched will dearly remember Barbara Ann Hughes.
Arrangements under the direction of Green Acres Memorial Park and Mortuary, Bloomington, CA.
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