Barbara Jean Krzmarzick

Barbara Jean Krzmarzick, 74, beloved wife, cherished mother and adored grandmother, died peacefully on November 18, 2006, surrounded by her family. She will forever be in our hearts and remembered for her optimism, energy, devotion to her family and her many, many interests.

Barbara was born August 26, 1932, in Warren, IN. She was a Chi Omega at Indiana University, where she graduated in 1954 with a degree in speech and language pathology. She pursued graduate work in her field during the course of her career and worked with many different populations, including deaf children, autistic students and stroke rehabilitation patients.

Married on December 17, 1955 to (Romain) Kris Krzmarzick, they had a strong, loving and supportive relationship for over 50 years. Together they had four children: David (Michelle) Krzmarzick, Tom (Joyce), Jennifer (Craig Farmer) and Eric (Yvonne Oberle). She was the very proud grandmother of Natalie, Tim, Mikayla, Luke, Avery, Bryn and Sean.

Barbara was past president of the Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and an active member of the Fallbrook Garden Club. She enjoyed playing mahjong and bridge and was politically active in the Democratic Party, working hard on turning out the party’s vote just weeks before her death.

She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, innumerable dear friends and extended family. A memorial service and mass will be held at Mission St. Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA, on December 27, 2006, at 1 p.m. Memorials in Barbara’s name for a college scholarship fund may be sent to AAUW, PO Box 1061, Fallbrook, CA 92088.