Barbara Hansen Rich
"Bobbie"
7/27/1932 ~ 5/14/2008
Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Born July 27, 1932 to Wilford H. and Esther Hansen. Married Bob Rich on August 8, 1950.
Survived by her husband, Bob Rich; four children, Paula (Steve) Johnson, Christine Parker, Bruce "Buzz" (Adele) Rich and Scott (Lynn) Rich; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father and mother, Wilford and Esther Hansen and brother, Weston Hansen.
Barbara grew up in Sandy, Utah where she attended Jordan High School. She actively participated on her school debate team where they took state. Barbara loved music and played and taught the clarinet in the Liberty Park Bandstands.
She was employed by Cottonwood Hospital for 27 years as an EEG/EKG Technician.
Barbara organized the first Cub Scout group in Holladay. She had a special place in her heart for children and donated to many children's charities and other charities as well. She was loved and cherished by all and will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 17, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at Cottonwood 12th Ward, 1750 E. Spring Lane (5240 South.) in Holladay, UT. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008, 6-8 p.m. at Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 S. Highland Drive and Saturday one hour prior to services at the ward. Interment, Holladay Memorial Park.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Highland Health Care for their many hours of loving care for Barbara during her stay.