Date Of Birth: March 8, 1955
Date Of Death: March 4, 2012
Debra Louise Barr died comfortably at home in Carmel, Indiana at 1:06 a.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at the age of 56, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on March 8, 1955, in Walton, Indiana, Deb was the daughter of Lewis L. and Doris J. (Read) Glassburn. Deb was married on March 28, 1981 in Walton, to Stanley D. Barr. Deb’s main interests in life were her children, family, and friends. Deb was deeply passionate about helping others.
Surviving are Deb’s husband Stanley D. Barr (Carmel), mother Doris J. Glassburn (Walton), daughters Christina C. Steiner and husband Jack (Carmel), Elizabeth M. Barr and fiancé Hunter B. Allison (Chesterfield, Missouri) and Vanessa N. Barr (Carmel); brothers Michael R. Glassburn and wife Tammy (Walton), and Mark L. Glassburn and wife Shelly (Peru, Indiana). Deb was preceded in death by her father, Lewis L. Glassburn.
Services will be held at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Carmel. The viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7th and the funeral mass on Thursday, March 8th at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of floral tributes, donations can be made to St. Vincent’s Hospice-Indianapolis at http://give.stvincent.org/page.aspx?pid=286 or the Cancer Support Community of Central Indiana at http://www.twc-indy.org/donate.html Website and online condolences: www.harrywmoore.com.
Lianna Gordon says
I am so sorry for your loss. Liz you are so important to me, one of my best friends and I love you so much! Your mom was so sweet and I cannot express how blown away I have been watching you handle everything so well. You are one of the strongest people I know and just remember you are not alone in this.
love always,
Lianna
Nichole Adams Croskey says
Christina, Jack, and the rest of the Barr family…
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother/wife. I pray that you all find peace. Hugs and prayers sent your way.
Denise Thornton says
Dear Vanessa and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Someone told me once that a way to help keep my father, who had died, close was to do things that he had done. Since then, every time I fix something around the house, I think of Dad and keep him alive to me in that way.
You are in my thoughts.
Julie DiMatteo says
My heartfelt sympathy to the Barr Family. So glad that I met her.
Ashley and Evan Uhl says
Christina – May loving memories comfort you. Though the ones we love may leave life, in our memory, the love we know will always carry on.
We’re keeping you in our thoughts during this difficult time. We hope that you can find some time to celebrate your mother’s amazing life and remember all the good times.
Hugs,
Ashley and Evan Uhl
Brenda Culp says
I grew up with Deb riding the bus to school and worked at the National Bank of Logansport with her. Remember staying with her in her Pinecrest Apartment during the blizzard of “78”. So sorry for your loss. I’m sure she is in a better place than all of us, but will be missed so much. Love and prayers to all of you.
Missy Copenhaver says
Dear Vanessa and family, I would like to offer my sorrow at the loss of your mom. I believe losing a family member is the most difficult thing in life we have to deal with. Allow your memories of her and her love for you to carry you through. I pray you are able to find the peace and comfort of God to help you grieve. We all love you and are here to support you.
Brian Tina Boe says
To the Barr and Glassburn Families – you are all in our prayers at this time. God bless.
Sarah Zeider says
Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your sister. Brothers and sisters are very special people in our lives. They stay with us always, in our hearts and in our memories of them. Take care, know that we are thinking of you all.
Jane
Heather Seals says
Doris, Mike, Tammy, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. In the short meetings and conversations I’ve had with Deb I knew how special she was and how much she will be missed. If there is anything we can do please let us know. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jeff, Heather, Grace, and Jacob
Vicki Horvath says
Stan & Girls,
Harv & I send our sincerest sympathy for your loss. Deb was truly one of the nicest people I have ever met. I am grateful that our lives crossed paths.
May God comfort you at this difficult time.
Vicki & Harv Horvath
Patrick Dutchess says
In memory of my dear cousin. Deb, you were there with open arms and an open heart any time we were together. Wish more people shared your kindness towards one another. All my love.
Kelly Sorel says
I’m so glad Pia and I got to spend a little time with Deb this winter. What a wonderful mother and woman she was! Dustin and I send love from Boston and wish we could be there.
Jennifer Snyder says
I so sorry to hear about Deb’s passing. I worked with her at NREIS in Pittsburgh. She was truly a special woman and will be dearly missed.
Courtney Treharn says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you experience such a deep loss. I pray you find comfort in the memories you hold nearest your hearts.
Sarah Rugheimer says
Dear Christina and Jack,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Words can’t properly express how saddened I am to hear this news and my heart goes out to both of you during this difficult time. Hugs.