BARBARA M. ZLATOPER (nee Blumer) Our dear mother, Barb, passed away peacefully at home October 11, 2018. Barb was an unassuming, demure woman who led an exemplary life full of grace and dignity. She had a strong moral compass and demonstrated fairness, tolerance and respect for all of life. She lived by the Golden Rule and raised her children by her own example while also imparting to them her love of nature, animals and spirited sense of adventure. Barb was also a loving caretaker to our numerous pets which included cats and dogs and a large Himalayan white rabbit named Peter. Our mom spent a small fortune buying peanuts, bread and peanut butter to feed the various wildlife critters that would show up in the yard. Mom fully embraced life and was oh, so fun! She enjoyed traveling by planes, trains, and automobile. She loved to drive and made trips out west and down south with her young teenagers in tow. She was a critical thinker with an analytical mind who loved reading and she devoured books. She also enjoyed writing, took classes to sharpen her writing skills and left us with some delightful stories of her own creation. Our mother was an angel, truly exceptional, and we were beyond blessed and honored to have her as our mom. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Walter. Loving mother of Susan P. Swartz (Chuck Davis), Kenneth W. (deceased) (Diane) and Sandra J. Sberna (Charles). Devoted grandmother of Donald Swartz and Julie Freeman (Shawn), great-grandmother of Chance Swartz and Kai Freeman. Dear cousin of Marjorie Zlatoper. Dear aunt and great-aunt to many. Special thanks to Kim Collins and Megan Anderson who provided their love, company and gentle care-giving during the last years of her life. Donations to honor her memory may be made to Grace Hospice, 7314 Industrial Park Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060. Online condolences www.diciccoandsonsfh.com
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