As a child I could see my life course through paying attention to hers. She started school, then I did. She rode and owned a bike, then I did (as soon as domestic steel items again became available after WW II). She learned to drive and a few years later, I did.

As young adults we were fortunate to live five houses apart in Ann Arbor for a few years. There and then we were able to develop our adult friendship with its unique closeness and distinctions. In subsequent decades our sisterhood/friendship carried through the many life challenges we experienced.

She and Chuck wisely and lovingly tended to our Father's aging. She not only continued to light my path; but also she and Chuck (with Janet, Jim and Kay) greatly smoothed my life journey.

I am deeply thankful for dear Barbara.