Barbara Place
Barbara Place, 75, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Jan. 11, 2013, at Greencroft Gables due to complications of a broken hip.
Barbara was born May 20, 1937, in Milford, Ind., to Noble and Hazel (Adams) Johnson. On April 20, 1957, she married Alfred Place who preceded her in death on March 12, 1973.
Barbara was a dedicated homemaker and mother. She loved spending time with her family and was especially happy to reconnect with her sister after a lengthy time apart. In her spare time she loved to read all types of books, watch old western television shows. Traveling West in her early life was a memorable experience she spoke of often.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the following individuals at Greencroft: Kerry, Cindy, Michelle, Diantha, Kristie, Jana, Fannie, Brandi, Kim, Angie, Sarah, Rose, Ruth, Lisa, Nancy, Delia and everyone else who so kindly and patiently worked with our mother. In addition, Rachel, Jennifer and Chris for Goshen Hospice, your kindness will be remembered fondly. You are truly God’s angels here on earth.
She is survived by daughters: Pamela (Kevin) Dwyer, Milford; Lisa (Pat) Hare, Goshen, Ind.; one grandson; Justin Hare, Lebanon, N.H; special family friend: Dr. Daniel Herrick of Lebanon, N.H.; two brothers: Darrel Johnson of Ariz.; Kenny (Shirley) Johnson, Syracuse, Ind.; and a sister: Carolyn Welker, Milford; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at Mishler Funeral Home, Milford. Services will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at the funeral home with Pastor Harlan Steffen officiating. Burial will follow in Milford Cemetery.
Donations in Barbara’s memory may be directed to Goshen Home Care and Hospice, Greencoft Foundation or to the Milford Public Library.