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Barbara Jean Tiessen Obituary
Suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 24, with her beloved dog Tua by her side.
Barb is survived by her husband of 31 years, Bob Stephens, daughter Kristy (Cathy) Child, brothers Dave, Mike and Mark Tiessen, brother in law Bob Rawlinson, and Bob’s children Shawn (Erin) Stephens and Sandra (Michael) Bradt. Barb is lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Meghan, Maia and Jordan Bradt, and Ella and Chloe Stephens. Special Grandma Barb to greatgrandson
Declan O’Neil. Predeceased by her parents Jack (1988) and Hazel (2019) Tiessen and sister
Virginia Rawlinson (2006). Barb graduated from the Metropolitan School of Nursing (Class of 1970) and began her career as a Registered Nurse at the then Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Wanting to influence policy and programs, she earned her Bachelor of Arts (1986), Masters of Social Work (1988) and Master of Science in Administration (Health Services) in 1994. With her impressive credentials, Barb had an extensive career in the health care industry, including senior leadership positions at the Women’s Health Centre and Public General Hospital in Chatham, Windsor Regional Hospital, and retired from the now named Erie Shores Healthcare in 2009.
Barb and Bob were active members of the Leamington Yacht Club, later trading their boat for a 5th wheel which allowed them to extend their travels beyond the waterways, and they travelled extensively across Canada and the U.S. After retirement Barb and Bob enjoyed winters in Donna, Texas, at one time hosting their grandchildren and introducing them to margaritas in Mexico. Barb and Bob travelled extensively, often times with Seniors Discovery Tours. Trips to Australia, Italy, Thailand, England, France, Germany, Denmark, Mexico, Barbados, St. Martin, Holland, and particularly South Africa, were memorable. Barb and Kristy also were fortunate in 2013 to visit the region of Barb’s grandparents in Russia, which is now part of Ukraine. Barb enjoyed writing, publishing a Tiessen family history, academic papers and several stories about her nursing career, travels, grandchildren and dog. She was an ardent Fantasy Football participant. Barb was a passionate advocate for higher education, a person’s right to selfautonomy, and was fiercely proud of her family. Donations in Barb’s memory can be made to the Leamington Salvation Army or charity of your choice. She would be particularly pleased if you raised a beer (IPA preferred!) or a glass of
quality wine in her honour. Please join us in celebrating a life well lived at the Leamington Roma Club Pavillion, 19 Seacliff Drive East on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 1:00 4:00 p.m. A private family interment
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September 24 2024
Décès pour la Ville:Leamington, Province: Ontario
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