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| Name | Barbara Ann Dolbey |
| Date of Death | October 8th, 2008 |
| Other City | AK, US |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Taos | |
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818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos NM 87571 United States |
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The Dolbey family was part of the Analex family where Steve Dolbey was our Vice President and one of the best Managers an engineer could ever have. He made sure that we were sociable rocket scientists and well-rounded professionals. We had so much fun and worked so hard from 2000 to 2004 - we did our best. Barbara was always there at the Christmas party and at the office on special social occasions. Barb and Steve were a truly amazing couple. Always skiing going to the mountains. I remember the art and Steve's weaving. Andrea was awesome, too. Once upon a time, I talked to Barbara about her skiing despite her normal handicap (crutches) when she walked and She said up on the slopes it was a whole different story. That she could ski like everyone else. She loved the scenary up on top of the mountain and the peacefulness of gliding down the slopes.
God Bless Your Family,
Love,
Derek
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"Mondays with Barbara", that is how our friendship developed. Every Monday evening, after Barb and Julie spent their day at the cancer center, it was my turn to spend my evening with Barb. It went from Monday to most every week day, walking Libby and stopping in just to say hi. I miss Barb so much! She made an impact on my life that has changed me forever. She told me there was a lesson in this journey and every Monday was a lesson. Barb watches over Steve, her family and friends. Catherine
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Bunny, You will be missed by us all. We are keeping you and your loved ones in our prayers.We love you eternally!
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Steve & Family,
I feel so lucky to have had time to spend with Bunny. We had some great laughs and she gave me some terrific advice on a number of medical things.
My thoughts and prayers are with youi all.
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Your sense of humor and our ongoing banter will be truly missed. May our spirits meet again.
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To Steve and all of Barbara's family and friends: Our thoughts are with you today as you remember Bunny. We wish we could be there. Bunny was like a sister to me and all who met her were so impressed. I feel grateful to have shared so many wonderful times together over the past years. I will miss her so. Love, E'Louise (and Jerry)
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To Steve and all of Barbara's family and friends: My heart is broken wiht Bunny's departure. She and I had become such close friends in the last decade. I considered her a sister, and all who met her considered her a wonderful woman. I'm glad I have so many wonderful memories of the times she and I spent together, and all the times that Jerry and I spent with Bunny and Steve. We'll miss her so. Love, Cousin E'Louise(& Jerry)
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Steve and Dolbey Family,
You have my deepest sympathies.
Parides Family
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It is with extreme sadness that I write this last note to you, although we all know you are happy and at peace. I will never forget your humor, your wonderful talent as an artist, tales of the days we both enjoyed sailing in the Chesapeake, the excitement over the move to Taos and your delight in your wonderful family and beloved husband Steve. Barb, I am so glad I was able to share in some of your wonderful life and I only hope and pray that I and others have the spirit, both emotionally and physically to do all of the wonderful things you did, to make our world a better place. You are missed terribly yet we thank you for what you did for all of us. Heartfelt prayers to Steve and all your wonderful children and grandchildren.
Warmest regards,
Linda Strine
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Dear Steve and all of your family,
What a joy to have known Barbara! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember finding her happily painting in the lovely studio you created for her. She lived so transparently and completely, sharing her journey, and yours, and inspiring such courage in the rest of us. Our love to you. Marcie and Ralph
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Dear Steve and all of your family,
What a joy to have known Barbara! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember finding her happily painting in the lovely studio you created for her. She lived so transparently and completely, sharing her journey, and yours, and inspiring such courage in the rest of us. Our love to you. Marcie and Ralph
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My dear cousin Bunny: Our afternoon watching the ENTIRE "Wives and Daughters" while Ric and Steve were off doing their "thing" is forever etched in my memory as well as our 4 mile walk, pictures, dinners, wine, wine, wine, almonds on the counter, mini saltines, sunsets, the lulling dong of the huge windchime in the night breeze, laughing about family stories (Charley's and Barb's that is), THE rock (I still have the picture)Starbucks coffee mugs, dual carafe coffee maker, sharing stories of faith and loving life! Thank you for that!
Steve: love ya buddy! Would love to have come to Mesa.............Rest in peace Bunny! May our Mother, Mary wrap you in the mantel of her love and protection and take you to her Son. Love ya bunches,
Peace,
J
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What a delight to know her. She and I communicated via email (as I live in the Bay Area) after meeting several yrs ago at a wonderful Lucier gathering in San Diego. The world is less sweet and warm without her. I am privileged to have witnessed her strength in the face of inexplicable challenges. I will miss her earthly communications - but will carry her life msgs within. My sympathies to her husband and much-loved children/grandchildren.
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Steve, I am so sorry to hear that you lost Barbara. You are very brave to give her up to a better place with such love. You and your family will be in my prayers. Virginia (Elsie)
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Steve and family, we came to know Barbara through our store. She enjoyed all the Life is Good products and we know that she did enjoy life. It was our privilege to know her, she always had a smile on her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Barbara always had the best intentions and sincerity when she asked about our girls and their well being. We had many good times together when I was giving here art lessons and the lessons I got was from her enduring spirit, often working right through the pain after preparing, to go out plein aire painting, for days to have a good day through her pain. She never complained about anything and I knew she was in pain most of the time. Her fight to live is the most enduring part of her spirit and one of the most powerful aspects that I will ever learn from anyone.
Steve and Family, Bev and I send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences during your time of sorrow, look for the sunrise and the sunsets to light your way and try to see the things she was focusing during her years of painting, she truly (as she would say) left your family a legacy of love.
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Steve, the love and respect you display for your wife is beyond compare; your relationship is one to be admired and emulated. Barb is wrapped in God's arms and at peace. May God grant your heart peace.
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Steve, I am so sorry to hear about your wife. I am so glad you all had a enjoyable life together. I will keep you in my prayers. Take care.
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Steve, My heart goes out to you and your family at this time of grief. My dad died in April after battling cancer for about seven years. Everything I just read about Barbara makes me believe they showed the same strength and determination, making those around them aware of their love while hiding the battles they were fighting with smiles and humor. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in your family.
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Steve and family, so very sorry to hear about your loss. Barb was an amazing, vibrant person! Take care.
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So sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. I know your pain and each day will bring a little more peace.
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Steve and family,
Sorry to hear from Jay your loss, but as you say she is in a better place and no pain now.
God Bless
Wallette
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Barbara and I had a special friendship. Maybe, it was because we were both Aries, her birtyday was April 11th and mine is on April 9th.
We both loved watercolor and gardening. We both loved our families. We painted almost every Tuesday together. She inspired me and I did the same for her.
When she found out she had cancer, I said I would be there for her for anything she needed. I hoped it would be for many years, but it din't turn out that way. I will miss her very, very much, as will many of her friends.
Love always, Barbara, I hope you are enjoying looking down on all of us from where ever you are!
Love, Julie
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Mom,
You were my mom when I needed you most. Thank you for all the great memories. You are loved and missed. I am glad that you are no longer in pain. I Love You Mom!
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Steve,
We are so sorry to hear about Barb. She was such a special person and we will misss thinking about her down there painting and enjoying her life. She won't be forgotten. We would come to the funeral except we are leaving for Europe on Wed. but our thoughts will be with you.
Love,
Tom and Sara
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Steve, I am grateful for the privilege of spending time with Barb and witnessing the beautiful love you share. My fondest memory of Barb is watching her pedal up the mountain with Dave as you and I lagged behind. You were so proud of her and delighted for her - the admiration your eyes contained was sacred. As Barb rides her bike up the mountanins of Heaven, my heart aches for you. May the Lord's grace flood over you. Love and prayers.
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Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you Steve and the rest of your family.
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Barb is and always will be an amazing person in my life - everyone who knew her were amazed at her tenacity, her love for life, and her ability to push thru the pain everyday. My tears are for Steve.
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Dear Steve and family,
I feel honored to have been a "friend of Barbara" sharing a small part of her journey. What an incredible woman. During our last visit together i spoke of how she was such an inspiration...a teacher...showing us, by example, how to live through terrible adversity with immense grace. God blessed Barbara with humor, intelligence and courage and she shared those gifts with all of us. I will miss her and her great hugs. I pray that your grief passes quickly into joyful memories.
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Dear Steve, Louise and I were deeply saddened by the news that Barbara had finally succumbed to the terrible disease she did not deserve. All of us can take a lesson from the strength and dignity that Barbara displayed in fighting all her life's medical obstacles. We sorely missed not having you live in the area and regret that we were never able to visit you in Taos. We will always cherish Barbara's wonderful memories and her earthy wisdoms that she shared with us. We know that Barbara is finally pain-free and at peace, and not far from us. We will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this terrible time.
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Dear Steve,
Barb was a wonderful person who was so much fun to be with. You and your family are in our prayers at this time of loss and we hope that in the days ahead you will be comforted by many great memories and the knowledge that Barb's boundless spirit lives on in the many lives she touched.
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Barbara, I will never forget the first Thanksgiving we spent with in Denver. You made feel welcome and another member of your family. Your kindness and love was inmeasurable. You will be missed for your wit caring family feeling that you freely gave to me and my family. We miss you and will never forget you.
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Many wonderful memories were left in their wake as Barb, Steve and the rest of the Dolbey clan moved west. I still recall the many Wednesday evening sailing competitive brawls when Steve and the rest of us would timidly take our orders from our type A skipper, whose screams would create a frenzy of high emotion. And then Barb would throw in an occasional sharp jab and remove some of the hot air from his proverbial sails and bring us all down to more tolerable level of nail biting. You knew that nothing could be pulled over on Barb. She always had the mettle to say what she felt and often, it was well appreciated.
I have thought about Barb and Steve often as they have been one my role models. There always seemed to be an unlimited amount of kindnesses they have both embellished upon those that have tread across the doorstep of their home. And once inside, you knew to expect both a radiance of decorated southwest warmth and a constant whirlwind of life and living as their family, reach of friendships, and list of accomplishments has grown.
I can envision Steve waking up in the future, as he always has at O dark thirty, pet the dog, fix himself his cup of java, and then become one with his computer. And then, as the rays of the sun begin to sneak into the corners of the room where the fury of keyboard strokes and computer sounds are becoming more constant, the beauty of the reddish morning glow will be difficult to ignore. I can envision Steve then saying, Shes missing another fantastic day. But hell know as we all do, that while she wont be there physically that fine morning, a wonderful spirit like hers will always be among us.
To Steve, Steve and Barbs children, and to their childrens children, she was wonderful person and will be very much missed.
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Grandbunny was a very strong women and I can only hope to be somewhat as brave and strong as she was one day. She was the most amazing woman I have ever had in my life. I am glad i got to know her for the 16 years of my life.
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Barb was a wonderful neighbor. She was always planting or creating something. During the time she lived next-door, she planted many native trees, shrubs, roses and plants. They will live on for many years as testimony to her memory.
My thoughts and prayers are sent to her beautiful family, whom she leaves to grieve her passing. May you find comfort in the happy memories of her life, which will always be in your hearts.
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Mom, you will be missed. I thank you for all that you taught me that I may now pass on and teach my own children. YOu were loved.
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We are so saddened to hear of Barbara's passing. Since the two of you moved from Denver, I always pictured her smiling in the sunshine in Taos, happy to be surrounded by the beauty and artistry of the area. She was incredibly strong, and an inspiration to our lupus group. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
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I am so sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. She being a neighbor of my Mother. I would always see her lovingly tend to her beautiful yard, and when I would see her she would greet me with her smile and kindness.
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Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we react to what happens:
Not by what life brings to us but by the attitude we bring to life....Barbara brought it all to life.
Vio Con Dios.... my Friend
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I was sorry to hear about your wife's passing, however, it was a blessing to her because she is not suffering anymore. You can picture her in heaven without a pain or discomfort. That should help you get through this.
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We are sadden to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. She was a dear, creative soul; the love she had for her family and for life will endure in those she touched.
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