She is preceeded in death by her husband Diedrich R Soelter, whom she married on December 31st, 1959. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her son Douglas Soelter, daughter Lydia Soelter, granddaughter Kristin VanHerpen (Matthew), grandson Kristopher VanHerpen, great grandson Maximus Burckhalter, and brother Allen Poole. As well as many nieces and nephews.
Barbara knew no strangers and was a kind and beautiful soul with a most contagious smile and laugh. She was the life and light of any party and loved being surrounded by family and friends.
In lieu of flowers please send live plants or fruit bearing trees to keep Barbara's memory alive.