Barb was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 1, 1952. She is predeceased by her parents Bob Fett and Gale Grundy; brother Mickey Fett. She is survived by her husband Steve, son Stephen Jr., sister Susan and brothers John, Jeff, and Bobby as well as her uncle Ken, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Barb was a remarkable woman who overcame extraordinary health challenges, never complaining, always saying “I have put everything in the hands of the Lord.” She literally sang that on a 911 ambulance ride several years ago.
Barb was a most caring, loving person with two passions, serving her Lord and teaching children. After several years working in a day school, “Ms. Barb” (as the kids and parents called her) opened her home day school in 2000. She was so proud and excited to be able to provide a Christian-based Pre-K program for her “kiddos” as she called them.
Barb loved to decorate for all the holidays. That tradition will remain in place, even though her husband Steve will probably put everything out of order.
Barb also was involved in Christian outreach programs, such as the Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis programs through the United Methodist Church and the Kairos Prison Ministry. She was blessed to be a lay director for a Walk to Emmaus retreat.
Barb will be greatly missed by her family and many others she touched in her life, including staff members at the local pharmacy, supermarket, and other retail stores she frequented (she loved to shop).
Celebration services are on hold due to the current situation in our nation, but will be held at a future date. If you wish to do so, you may make a contribution in Barb’s name to her two favorite charities, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and USO.
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