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“So sorry for the loss of your mother. I have memories of spending time with Aunt Barbara when I would come to visit during the summers of my...Read More »
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1 of 17 | Posted by: Marla Baker & family - Livermore, CA
“My condolences to the family. I had the girls in my Scout troop and we had some good times. Barbara will be missed all those who knew her.W
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2 of 17 | Posted by: Lois Hess - Fort Wayne, IN
“I am thinking of your family at this time.
Barb was always so sweet at church. She was always welcoming and I sat with her many a Sunday at...Read More »
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3 of 17 | Posted by: Nathan Smith - Fort Wayne, IN
“Janet, I remember when your mom came to watch us play tennis and I thought to myself how special that was! Even at our age, she took great joy in...Read More »
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4 of 17 | Posted by: Fern Dallas - San Antonio, TX
“To the Family of Barbara Kirkman:
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. May the...Read More »
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5 of 17 | Posted by: Relando B. Rencher - Fort Wayne, IN
“You an your family are in my thoughts and prayers
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6 of 17 | Posted by: Karin Casazza
“Janet and John,
Your church family in Huntersville is praying for you and all of your family. Although we didn't know your mom, it is evident that...Read More »
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7 of 17 | Posted by: Ginny and John McKenzie - NC
“My fondest memories are the times that Pat and I spent the night at Barb's house. We usually did this when all of the leaves had fallen and helped...Read More »
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8 of 17 | Posted by: Sarah Jo Overly - Fort Wayne, IN
“TO ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING PEOPLE THAT CDS AND CENTENNIAL EVER
HAD, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY BARB KIRKMAN !!!t
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9 of 17 | Posted by: Bill Szojak - Fort Wayne, IN
“We are saddened to hear of the passing of your mom Barb. She was such a kind lady who loved the Lord.
We will continue to lift you all up in...Read More »
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10 of 17 | Posted by: Janelle and Jonathan Taylor - IN
“Barb was one of the best friends I've ever had. I am so sorry she is gone from us. In the 35 years that I knew her I never heard her say an unkind...Read More »
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11 of 17 | Posted by: Kathy Krouse - Friend
“My thoughts and prayers are with Barb's family. I knew Barb for several years as we worked together at Centennial Wireless until she retired. There...Read More »
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12 of 17 | Posted by: Kara Buecker - Fort Wayne, IN
“I worked with Barb at Centennial in the Quality Control dept back in 2002.
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13 of 17 | Posted by: Ginny McMeekin
“Barb was one of the nicest person that I met at Centennial over 12 years ago. I came from Houston, Texas, to be the Call Center Manager. Barb was...Read More »
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14 of 17 | Posted by: Annette Bell - Fort Wayne, IN
“Prayers go out to Barb's family - I worked with Barb at Centennial Wireless for nearly 8 years. She always had a smile and kind words for me. Even...Read More »
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15 of 17 | Posted by: Laurie Perolio-Bullinger - IN
“She always had a smile for everyone. We would talk about how much longer we had till we would be able to retire. May Gods arms be all around her...Read More »
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16 of 17 | Posted by: Sharon Daniels - Fort Wayne, IN
“I am so sorry for your loss. I hold you all in my prayers. I worked with Barb at Centennial. She was my other "mom". I loved her dearly. She was...Read More »
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17 of 17 | Posted by: Janet Waldschmidt - Fort Wayne, IN
Barbara R. Kirkman, 69, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011. Born in Henry Co., IN, she worked in quality control with Centennial Wireless for 13 years, retiring in 2010. She was a member of Avalon Missionary Church, a loving mother & grandmother who enjoyed cooking & baking for others. Surviving are her daughters, Janice (Edward) Govin of Fort Wayne, Janet (John) Marek of Huntersville, NC; son, J. Allen (Vesta) Kirkman of Hoagland, IN; grandchildren, Garret and Madison Govin, Bradley & Branden Kirkman; 2 brothers & 4 sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents. Service is 10 am, Tuesday at Avalon Missionary Church, 1212 Lower Huntington Road, Pastor Keith Koteskey officiating, with calling 1 hour prior. Calling also, Monday 2 to 4 & 6 to 9 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Avenue. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the Avalon Missionary Church. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
