Barbara Ann Bashaw

ROCKFORD - Barbara Ann Bashaw, 85, of Rockford, passed away peacefully in CHRIST on December 6, 2023 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Born on November 25, 1938 to Gordon F. and Ruth (Coleman) Bashaw Sr. She was independent and strong-willed, yet sensitive and loving. Barbara loved her family deeply. She also enjoyed cooking/baking, drawing, painting, and crafts. Barbara most loved taking care of children, especially all her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She loved to read to little ones, play games, sing hymns and share the Word of God. Most days she enjoyed listening to gospel music while reading her Bible. Barbara also enjoyed watching the wildlife just outside her window!

She is survived by her sister, Grace (Karl) Hene; brothers, Clarence (Jennie) and Gordon Jr. (Edna); nieces and nephews, Patricia (Brian) Bauer, Rebecca (Paul) Martin, Thomas, Gordon III, Daniel (June), Barbara, Stephen (Emily), Melinda (Brian) Schou, Catherine, Benjamin (Amber), Christine, Elisabeth (Richard) Anderson and Jeremiah (Tayra); as well as many great nieces, nephews and friends. She is predeceased by her parents, Gordon Sr. and Ruth; and brother-in-law, Karl Hene.

Funeral Services held Saturday December 16, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3rd Avenue, Rockford, IL with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of service at 12 noon. Pastor Mark Swanson will officiate, Fellowship Reception to follow. Graveside service held Wednesday December 20, 2023 at 2pm at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 20501 East Brink Street, Harvard, IL. Friends are welcome as we cherish the memories of a life lived with love, care and devotion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Berean Baptist Church, 5626 Safford Road, Rockford, Illinois.

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