Barbara Blake

I was shocked to see that Barb had passed away.  She was always such a delight to work with and be around.  She always had a "warm smile" and ready to jump in and answer any question and help as an Administrative Assistant.  She was a beautiful friend - both on the inside and outside.  I saw her last winter with a friend at a Bradley game and we talked.  My deepest condolences for her family.  I will truly miss her.  My prayers are with you.

I feel very sick to my stomach since i found out the lose, of Barb. I was stuned and shocked!   You would  have never thought . Like i thought that too when my Mother also just recently passed of lung cancer.  I was hired by Barb to install tile in her home > I was there about 3 weeks. she was a very nice lady!!!:)  On the last day of work at her house my help and i felt some kind of emotions  .  We did'nt want to leave, Such a Great lady i will miss her , so sorry.    id like to talk to bill  blake .  Bill is  a great  person also ,     email =   coxwiser@yahoo.com                      

I was deeply saddened to learn of Barb's passing.  We worked together in Building JJ and our paths crossed many, many times throughout the years.  She was a wonderful lady and a joy to work with.  She was always helpful, warm and compassionate, and had that beautiful smile.  She was so proud of her family, and I later had the pleasure of also working with Jill.  My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Barb was a remarkable woman and friend.  Even though she was fighting her own battle, she always was there to help me with my cancer fight.  She will be missed so much.  We all loved her. 

We were deeply saddened to learn of Barb's premature passing. She was a delightful and supportative Administrative Assistant -- a woman who came to work everyday with a cheerful can-do attitude and who truly enjoyed liffe. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barb's family and friends in this sad time of transition.

Barb was a precious gem.  She always had a sweet smile, kind voice and spoke well of everyone.  We will never forget her love for John's homegrown tomatoes and hunting mushrooms.  She was a dear friend and we will forever miss her.  Our condolences to Barb's Family.  

We were so sorry to hear about Barb passing -

Barb was so special and my Dad (Bill Dickey)thought the world of her and her family.

It is a comfort to know that she in in heaven with my Dad now.

You are all in our prayers.

 

Brian & Dena Day

 

 

I worked with Barb one on one for about a year at Caterpillar.  She was a joy to work with and her laugh will always be remembered.  I have been retired since May 2008 and lost contact with her.  I was so shocked and saddened to read this in the paper.  Barb had a way about her that would make you feel 100 percent better when you were down.  I loved the stories about her kids and the dogs she loved.  I am sure that Heaven is enjoying a laugh or two with her now.  Goodbye Barb,  Thanks for the great time we had working together.

I have known Barb for many years as both a co-worker & friend.  She always had a beautiful, kind smile and was helpful to everyone.  She will be greatly missed.  My thoughts & prayers go out to her family and I pray that they will find some peace and comfort in knowing how strong her faith has always been and that she is now in the loving arms of Jesus.  Jill and Grant, if there is anything I can do, please let me know.  God bless & be with you both.

I remember her smile -- she could immediately brighten your day.  Her passing is sad and seems so unjust, but she leaves many special memories for her family and each of us who knew her as 'friend'.  I'll miss her.