Graveside services for Barbara Jean Bright Zimmerman, 83, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 25, at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Eudora. Mrs. Zimmerman died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born Jan. 14, 1929, in Lawrence, the daughter of Ralph E. and Delta Swain Bright.
She was a graduate of Lawrence High School, and she was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
She married Robert H. Zimmerman on Dec. 27, 1947, in Lawrence. The couple owned and operated Zimmerman Hardware, which later became Coast to Coast Hardware, at 19th and Massachusetts streets, for 46 years.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; her son and daughter-in-law, Alan Zimmerman and Caroline Trowbridge, Lawrence; her granddaughter, Sarah Zimmerman, Lawrence; and her brother, Robert R. Bright, Lawrence.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, sent in care of the funeral home, 120 W. 13th St., Lawrence KS 66044.
Deborah says
My condolences to you and your family for the loss of your loved one, Mrs Zimmerman. May you find comfort in the words of our Lord Jesus in John 5:28,29, “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out…to a resurrection of life.”
Don & Darlene Cole says
Bob & Alan, We are so very sorry to hear about Barbara. We so enjoyed talking with her over the years. She was a fine lady. Out thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Don & Darlene Cole
Bill Argersinger says
we are sorry to read of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Alan. Marnie, Kathleen, and Bill Argersinger
Kenna Tait says
Bob, Alan, Caroline & Sarah,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Barbara was such a joy to know. Bless you all!
Kenna Tait says
Bob, Alan, Caroline & Sarah,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Barbara was such a joy to know. Bless you all!
Kendra Jones and Family says
Bob,Alan, Caroline and Sarah. I am soo sorry for the lost of Barb. She was a very special and dear person to me and my family. She will be dearly missed and thought of often, as well as all of you.
Sarah and Jan Behunek says
Bob, Alan,Caroline and Sarah,
So sorry for your loss. Barb was a pistol with an infectious laugh and a sense of the absurd. I know you will miss her as will all who knew a loved her. We offer warm and caring thoughts to you as you celebrate her life and mourn her passing. Let us know if we can help in any way. Much love. Sarah and Jan.
Dolores Baker says
My sincere condolences to the Zimmerman family and friends. May the God of all comfort who grants peace, comfort you by means of the promises set out in His Word the Holy Bible.(Revelation 21:3-4) May you also find comfort from precious memories and from each other
Ann McBride says
Dear Alan
My memory of your mother was of a lovely,lovely woman- so gracious and good to others. My mother always thought highly of both your parents.
It’s hard, Alan. I know.
Take care
Ann
Patti Antonio says
Dear Alan & family,
I’m so sorry to find out about your loss. I loved Barb very much. She and my mother were so close. I feel bad that I didn’t know sooner….