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Barbara Brocksen

June 17, 2011

BROCKSEN, Barbara “Jean” – Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, June 17th, 2011 in her 83rd year. Loving mother of George Wirtjes (Kathy Foxworth) of Phoenix, Arizona; Gayle (Barry First) of London; Gloria (Paul Buck) of Holderness, New Hampshire; and Glenna Blair of Plymouth, New Hampshire. Cherished grandmother of twelve grandchildren and ten and a half great-grandchildren. Beloved friend of the late Joe McCallum. Dear sister of Bud (Alice) of Oregon, Bob (Sally) of Colorado, and Patricia (Ted) James of Oregon. Predeceased by siblings Mary, Helen, Lucille, Donald, Bill and Joan. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue, London, on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Private inurnment at Oakland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jean are asked to consider the Westmount Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.

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Dear Gayle and Gloria and family I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much your Mom meant to you, blessings and prayers. Sue

~ Sue Madigan

My deepest sympathies as you grieve the loss of your Mom. I knew your Mom from Oakridge Presbyterian Church, and I have many fond memories of conversations and laughs with her. She had the most beautiful smile that lit up a room. Blessings, Gale

~ Gale Turnbull

My heartfelt condolences go out to all who knew her. She was many different things to many people and her memory will remain.

~ Rene

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you gain strength and support from your family, friends, and faith. I pray that your loving memories will only bring smiles, happiness, and peace to each of you.

~ Sue Earls

I send my sympathies to Jean's familyfrom myself and on behalf of my sisters and parents. We knew her from a young age at Oakridge Presbyterian Church. She watched my sisters in the Nursery, taught me sunday school, took us out for meals, movies and to assist with some of her volunteer work. I think one of my fondest memories was when she took me to see Thomas the Tank Engine the movie in theatres for my 10th Birthday. She also came to my grade 8 graduation in 2004. I know I, as well as many others, are going to miss her deeply. God Bless, Love Stephannie and the Leach Family.

~ Stephannie

Jean was a good friend when one was badly needed - she was fun to be with and always ready with a helping hand. My condolences go out to all the girls and Greg. Nan Carr - Toronto

~ Nan Carr

Dear Gloria, Gayle, and family: My deepest sympathy to all of you as you grieve the loss of your mother. I have so many fond memories of her and of you all. She always showed me such warmth and generosity and graciously opened her home to our rag- tag group of friends on many, many occasions. My thoughts are with you. Melanie

~ Melanie Carr

Dear, Gloria, Gayle and family. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I have many found memories of when I was a small boy, and I would go by bus to Portland from Arizona to spend time with all of you in the summers. I still remember the big house, or at least it seemed big, that we all played at. I also remember the summer we were all headed to a summer camping trip near Anacortes, and some one got the measles and we had to cancel and head back to Portland. I always enjoyed my time with your Mother, Dad, and all of you. I will take these memories with me and I hope that you remember some of them also. It has been many years since we have seen each other, but the memories are very precious. God Bless and all of you are held in our thoughts and prayers. Don & Lois Jacobs, Redding, California

~ Don Jacobs

Greg, Gayle, Gloria, Glenna and families, My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. I will remember Aunt Jean for her smile, laugher, and her always being so neatly dressed. She gave me wonderful memories the summer I stayed with all of you in Toronto....so many years ago. The helicopter ride over Niagra Falls that she and I did; the fire truck ride that Gloria and I hung on to for our lives while Aunt Jean drove the truck (Dad and Aunt Jean didn't realize we were on the back of the truck!!), and so many other adventures. We loved coming to your house in Portland when we were very young. I wish all of you fond memories of your Mom. Love, your cousin, Beckie

~ Beckie Wirtjes Foster

Dear nieces and nephew, our heartfelt sympathy is with you today. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was always a hard worker and one that always dressed so nicely and fit for every occasion. She loved you kids dearly. Our love, Uncle Jim and Aunt Colleen

~ Uncle Jim and Aunt Colleen

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