1936-2024
Barbara Craig, age 88, of Garnett, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Barbara June Ulses was born on August 18, 1936 in Garnett, Kansas. She was the fourth of four children born to Fred and Ellis (Hunt) Ulses. Barbara was a graduate of Garnett High School's Class of 1954, and graduated from Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia State University) in 1958 with a degree in Education.
Barbara married the love of her life, Bill on October 17, 1959 at Holy Angels Church in Garnett. They were blessed with two children, Todd and Michelle "Mitch". Barbara and Bill were married for 58 years until his passing on November 5, 2016.
Barbara was a school teacher for many years, teaching third grade at Irving Elementary in Garnett. She enjoyed her years teaching and formed many lasting friendships with her fellow teachers and administrators. She also enjoyed working part-time at B & F Clothing with the owners Bill Feuerborn and Dave Brummel. Barbara enjoyed participating in Nova Vista and loved entertaining and playing pitch with her pitch club friends. Barbara and Bill spent a lifetime rooting for and attending Kansas State Wildcat games. They had season tickets for years with Todd and Mitch and when their granddaughter Madison was born continued attending games with her. Barbara was known as Mimi to her only granddaughter. Madison's Mimi was a mentor to her; a guiding light always shining on her and leading her in the right direction. They shared a special bond. Mimi will be sorely missed.
Following a fall at home in December of 2023, Barbara struggled to regain her mental and physical abilities. She battled valiantly to regain her independence, but in-the-end lost her fight. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff at Parkview Heights and Good Shepherd Hospice for their loving care over the past several months and in her final days. A special thank you to family friend Beauchet Dougherty who visited Barbara countless times at the hospital and at Parkview; you have our everlasting thanks for comforting Barbara and assisting her daughter Mitch in caring for her mother and for providing moral support throughout Barbara's illness. We are also grateful for Denise Scheibmeir for taking Barbara to her doctor appointments and for being a wonderful friend. Lastly, the family wishes to express a sincere thank you to Steve Mayes. After Bill's passing Steve provided a great deal of companionship and assistance to Barbara helping her maintain her home and property.
Barbara was also preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Francis Thomas.
Barbara is survived by her son, Todd Craig and his wife Shannon of Allen, Texas, daughter, Michelle Byerley and her husband David of Overland Park, Kansas; granddaughter Madison Byerley of Overland Park, Kansas; two brothers, Gerald "Dave" Ulses and his wife Delores of Overland Park, Kansas, Carl Ulses of Garnett, Kansas; and three sisters-in-law, Kathleen Schmidt of Wathena, Kansas, Fran Sandwith of Soda Springs, California, Vicki Sparks, and husband Jim of Graeagle, California; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas, with burial following in Holy Angels Cemetery. The family will greet friends at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett on Monday evening from 5:30 P.M to 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions can be made to the USD 365 Endowment Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com
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