Barbara was a dedicated Director at Love & Learn Children's Center and a compassionate fifth-grade teacher at San Leandro Unified School District. She also generously volunteered at Garfield School in Santa Ana.
Barbara was a beloved member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Orange, California, where she found solace and community.
In her free time, Barbara enjoyed traveling, spending time with her cats, and participating in a local book club.
Barbara will be deeply missed by her surviving family, including her sister Kathleen Coplen, sons Bruce Crocker (Lori Graham) and Brian Crocker (Cathie), granddaughters Molly Crocker (Theron Riehle) and Maggie Swanson (Jesse), as well as her stepchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Jack Spangler, her father Justin Kennedy, and her mother Ruth (Peggy) Barlow Kennedy.
A memorial service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 2 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church located at 2400 N. Canal Street, Orange, CA 92865.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Barbara's memory to Trinity Episcopal Church, Music Ministry, 2400 N. Canal Street, Orange, CA 92865.
