Barb was born to her loving parents John and Margaret Lane on February 9th, 1932 in Kisbey, Saskatchewan. Barb was one of 10 children. As adults her and her siblings moved all over Canada but Barb kept in touch with them all throughout the years with phone calls or visits.

Barb and her husband Joe grew up in Kisbey and knew each other when they were young. In their teens they started courting and decided they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together and got married in 1951. They later moved to Dawson Creek where Barb worked at Walt’s Jewelry for 10 years. Barb and Joe were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Brenda who was born in 1961 and Linda, born in 1963. They moved to Cranbrook shortly after they completed their family so Joe could become the manager for Sears and Barb became a stay at home Mom to raise their girls.

Barb was very involved with the Anglican Church up until a few years ago when her mobility started to decline. She was an incredible baker and pie maker in her day and enjoyed cooking delicious meals for her family throughout the years. She loved spending time with her family and hosted countless gatherings so everyone could be together.

Barb is survived with so much love by her daughters and son in laws Brenda (Al) Thompson and Linda (Ed) Swanson, grandchildren Jen (Justin) Neil, Cody (Kalee) Swanson, and Kendall (Rob) Brehm as well as her “great grands” Brodie and Colton, Brooklynn and Bo, and Ryker and Makena. She also had many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she loved dearly.

Barb is predeceased by her parents and Joe, the love of her life of 50 years in 2002. She was the last of her siblings to pass.

Thank you to Dr. Sarah Chesney for her kindness and patience over the years and to the care aids and health care nurses who provided their care to Barb.

Barb will be missed so much but her love for us all and our memories with her will bring us peace as we carry her in our hearts forever.

There will be an intimate grave side gathering for the immediate family as per Barb’s request.