Barbara Emma Emens
January 23, 1918 - November 30, 2015
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Barbara Emma Emens
January 23, 1918 - November 30, 2015
Obituary
Barbara, (Bunny) Emma Emens, (1918 – 2015) passed away peacefully in her 98th year at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, on November 30th. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Robert (Bob) John Emens. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters Christine (Don), and Deirdre (Joel), and grandchildren Tara (Len), and Max, and four great-grandchildren: Payton, Justin, Cameron, and Carly.
Barbara was born in Athol, Massachusetts, the daughter of Carl Kruger and Blanche Burns. She grew up in various cities in Maine and moved to New York. While living in New York City, she met and married Bob. They lived in New York, Chicago, Des Plaines, Cleveland, Racine, and Brantford, Ontario, Canada during Bob’s 40 year career with S.C. Johnson. When Bob retired they moved to York Harbor, Maine, and then settled in Blaine in 1998.
Barbara enjoyed card games of all types and was an accomplished duplicate bridge player and remained active through her mid-nineties.
There will be a private family remembrance service at Moles Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation, Stafholt Good Samaritan Society or a charity of your choice.
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: December 7, 2015 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Greenacres Memorial Park
- Location: 5700 Northwest Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) -38-4-3401
5 responses to Barbara Emma Emens
Leslie Hobkirk says:
November 30, 2015
Such a lovely, sweet lady your mom. I am truly sorry for you family’s loss, What a blessing to have her involved with her grandkids and great grandkids all these years. What a wonderfully fruitfull life. I will always have warm memories of your parents. They were very special. Sending prayers of support and wishing you all the best.
Gina Fagan Kley says:
November 30, 2015
Dear Chris, Don and Family,
Sending you each sincere condolences in the passing of your Mom. It was an honor to get to know her and each of you. I miss her terribly and her sense of humor.
Please know you are each close to my heart.
In Peace and Gratitude,
Gina Fagan Kley
KR says:
November 30, 2015
To The Family, I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I also want to share the comfort of John 5:28,29 where we are promised that those who have fallen asleep in death have the hope of receiving a “resurrection” back to life. Life on an earth restored to a beautiful paradise. Psalms 37:11 says, “The meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.” While we await that wonderful time please find comfort in these promises. www.JW.org
Mike and Judy Bailey says:
November 30, 2015
Bunny was a vivacious woman with a great sense of humor, who loved to laugh, and make others laugh. She was our neighborhood matriarch, and for years, spearheaded our annual picnics with imagination and flair!
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, as you grieve the loss of this dear lady. We will miss her greatly.
You are in our prayers.
Mike and Judy
Norma Suarez-Jordan says:
November 30, 2015
Bunny was an inspiration from the moment I met her. Her unique ways, love of life, and spunk will certainly be remembered. I wish I could dress like her!It was an honor to know her. My condolences.
Norma