Date Of Birth: June 14, 1925
Date Of Death: October 8, 2006
Barbara (Weirich) Robertson, 81, a beloved mother and grandmother, and former school teacher with an infectious sense of humor, died October 8 of AlzheimerÂ’s disease at Sunrise of Carmel in her home state of Indiana. A former resident of Lake Oswego, Barbara had been living in Indianapolis, Indiana since 2000. She was born in Frankfort, Indiana to Ruth McBride and Carl Sibbitt and was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and husbands Warren Weirich and Watson Robertson. She graduated from Frankfort High School (Indiana) in 1943 and from DePauw University in 1947, where she achieved status in the academic honorary societies Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board. She was known at DePauw for her leadership and service, as president of the DePauw chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, a member of the Panhellenic Council and the Naiad synchronized swimming group. Her main interests were her family and friends, her college and memories of her native Hoosier state. She was known for her ready smile and ability to make others feel at ease. Barbara was a member of Lake Oswego United Methodist Church. She is survived by her four children, Bill Montgomery of Celina, Ohio, Betsy Combs of Indianapolis, Indiana, Tom Montgomery of Dale City, Virginia, Nancy (Montgomery) Goldberg of Kirkland, Washington, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Harry Moore Mortuary, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, Indiana, with a gathering of all friends and family to follow. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the AlzheimerÂ’s Association. Friends may sign her online guestbook at www.harrymooremortuary.com
Jan Kaufman says
My family and I want to send our sympathy to all of you. We know the last few years have been a difficult time for you all and hope you will remember your mother for her spunk and sense of humor. She was a wonderful companion for my father Watson in his last years and he thought the world of her. I am thankful for the joy she brought to him during that time. We send our love and prayers and are grateful that she is at peace.
With love, Jan Kaufman and family
Margaret Sibbitt says
My thoughts and love are with you all. Wish I could be with you.
Love, Margie Sibbitt
Debbie Griffin says
We want to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Barbara. She was a sweet woman who always had a smile on her face and I was priviledged to know her. She was always generous and kind to her children’s friends. She will remain in our memories.
With Sympathy,
Debbie and Terry Griffin
John and Elaine Maurer says
Sorry we are unable to attend the Celebration of Life ceremony for your mother and our dear friend Barbara. We send our sympathy and prayers; also we shall cherish the memories and pleasant times of yesteryears.
May God be with you always.
Butch Linda Doan says
We extend our sympathy, our thoughts, and prayers to your family in the loss of your mother.
Bob Shirley Ludeman says
A wonderful woman and dear friend. Her smile and and sense of humor was special. We always looked forward to being with her and will treasure the many good times we shared throughout the years.
Jerry and Dianne Springer says
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dear, sweet mother. She was a beautiful little lady who dearly loved her family.
We have such wonderful memories of her and of our good times together with Barbara and Watson in Maui.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry and Dianne Springer
Weirich Mike and Daphne says
Bill, Betsy, Tom and Nancy,
We are so sorry for your (and our) loss. Barbara was a kind woman – and quick with a smile and a laugh. We treasure our many memories of the warm and happy times we shared together and we will miss her. Mike and Daphne Weirich