Barbara F. Dunn

Barbara F. Dunn, 70, of Niceville, Florida, passed away Sunday morning May 31, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Barbara was born February 4, 1939 to Earl and Elsie (Beal) Foster in Richmond, Virginia. She was married to Ralph Dunn on May 16, 1959 in Richmond, Virginia. Barbara was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. She lived with a passion for her family and friends. Always a lady, she battled her disease the way she lived her life, with courage, a sense of humor, dignity and grace. She was an inspiration to everyone who came to know her. Barbara was a member of the Twin Cities Women's Club and held several positions including president of the Women's Club. She was an honorary chairperson for the Niceville Relay For Life. She was a 30 year member of Beta Sigma Phi where she held several officers positions.

Barbara is survived by her mother Elsie Foster Wilkinson, Niceville, Florida; her three sons, Jeff and wife Pam, Stilwell, Kansas, Brian, Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Phil and wife Courtney, Prairie Village, Kansas; four grandchildren, Michael, Megan, Catherine, and Leah Dunn; a brother, Ron Foster and wife Connie, Key Colony Beach, Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends also survive her.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Twin Cities Women’s Club (TCWC), Relay For Life Team, c/o American Cancer Society, 339 N.W. Racetrack Road, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32547; or to CaringBridge at www.caringbridge.org

Memorial Visitation and Prayer Service

Memorial visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 223rd & Metcalf in Wea, Kansas. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the church. A separate service will be held in the near future in Niceville, Florida.