Barbara Morrow

"I have been lucky to count Barb as one of my closest friends. Missing her is one of the ?new normal? feelings of everyday life. Barb came into my life 20 years ago when we moved into our basement house in Triple Crown across the street from Barb & Brad. My kids, Kevin and Megan, despite having a yard, a swing set, a pool and a basement full of toys and video games, insisted on playing in the street EVERY day. Kevin would invite kids home after school then ring all the doorbells of the neighborhood kids to get a raucous game of kickball, wiffle ball, soccer, basketball or street hockey going on the street between our house and the Morrows? house. Cody was a frequent participant and so my friendship with Barb began. We found out we had so much in common. Both New Jersey transplants to AZ, we?d actually lived across from each other before: in college at Rutgers. Barb was a sophomore at Douglass and I was a freshman at Cooke. Our dorms were identical buildings side-by-side on the shared campus. We learned of other shared experiences as well: working in Manhattan and weekends on Long Beach Island where my husband?s family has a summer house. We two Jersey girls connected. Soon we were subbing in each other?s Bunco groups and later, after we moved across town, meeting for lunch or girls nights out when possible. Barb got her real estate license, helping us rent and sell houses we?d renovated. She was a meticulous professional who brought calm and good sense to the process. Over the years, the kids stayed friends, growing up into the wonderful adults that we?d hoped they would be, and we?d stayed friends too, occasionally meeting up for dinner with Brad & Steve after work. Ultimately, we shared another experience, bringing us closer but regretting it just the same, when Barb called to say she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mine had abated for a decade when Barb found hers. I?m hoping that at the very least, our conversations brought some small comfort to her when we?d talk about her treatments, wigs, food and growing your hair back. Barb stayed ?Jersey Strong? and always hopeful throughout. I will miss having her in my days going forward but am so happy that for the last 20 years, I have had her in my life. Eileen Ettinger"

"Barbie was a great sister-in-law. I have many memories. We had fun the day of her wedding. Only she and I know what we laughed about it. We also had fun at oak island the one summer I visited. Holidays, summers and get family togethers. I will miss her! Love you always!"

"I will miss you, Barb. I'll miss your smile and the way your eyes would crinkle with lighthearted humor. I'll miss how open and refreshingly honest you always were, but in a warm and generous way. Bright, witty, and caring, I know how much you loved and cherished your family, and I am lucky I got to know you. "

"Love you Barb and your honesty and humor will never be forgotten! I love you forever and always! Love, Beth and Fred Dery"

"Barb was my dear friend for 18 years beginning with a play group for our daughters. Even after our group ended and our kids stopped playing together Barb and I remained great friends. Our nights out with our other musketeer Kory were always something I cherished and looked forward to. Barb loved her family and her friends with her whole heart and she will be in my heart forever! Love you dear friend!"

"I remember how we spilled our souls to each other on our long walks. I remember how we laughed our heads off and trusted each other to talk about anything and everything. I remember how Barb was such a loyal and caring friend and always had a a way of bringing lightness into something that seemed heavy. I remember double dates with our husbands, good food and drink and great conversation. I remember how deeply she loved her husband, kids and family. I miss my dear friend so much and I will always remember her forever."

"In the Spring of 2013, our HomeSmart monthly meeting had just finished when I felt a tap on my shoulder - looking up there was a smiling face saying, "I've had my eye on you two! Can we meet for coffee - I have a proposal for you?" We met for coffee the next morning. Barb needed someone to cover for her for her annual Jersey shore vacation. We discussed our experience and backgrounds and decided together that we were a great fit. And as it turned out, we were in the same situation; needing a good Realtor to cover for our vacation later that summer. We've been doing that for all these years - through vacations and illness. One of us sat with Barb on her open houses; for safety and just to hang out. There has to be a mutual respect and trust to have that kind of partnership. And we've had that - always. We've done our Continuing Educations classes together and socialized. She's meant the world to us over these years. Barb has crossed paths with so many people - and we're all better for our connection to her. Nothing was more important to her than Brad and her family. Brad, we're here for you and your family - always. Rest in peace, dear friend. We will miss you terribly. Love, Al and Jean Batson "

"Barbie was my roommate in college, but she was so much more than that to me. She was a best friend that I could go a year without talking to but still pick up the phone and feel like we just saw each other yesterday. I will really miss those calls. I won't be able to listen to Billy Joel or Boston song without thinking about her. She played some pretty awesome air guitar. There are so many wonderful memories I will hold in my heart whenever I think of her.? Rest in peace Barb. I know you would want us all to celebrate what CWG called your continuation day. I will do my best to hold back the tears and instead focus on the happy memories and my faith in the belief that no one leaves this earth before their time. This belief was something the two of us shared. We also believed that our spirits continue on in a life that never ends. I still plan on talking to you Barb, and I look forward to hearing and feeling your responses. Love you always.? "

"Barb will forever be in my heart and I will see her in all the beautiful things around me. I am so blessed to have shared so many memories over the past twenty years. She always made me laugh and smile and her face lit up when she talked about her family. Barb was the strongest woman i?ve ever known. She was a loyal friend and had a kind heart. I will miss her so much. "

"I was saddened to hear of the passing of a dear friend of our family. Barbie was a dear friend and a great babysitter. My condolences go out to Mr. Buc and the boys and Brad and his family. I?m sure Mrs. Buc and Musty welcomed Barbie home and heaven will never be the same again "

"I feel so blessed to have had you as my friend. Thank you for all you did to help me with my real estate needs. It was always good too when we met for breakfast and had a good gossip session. Farewell my friend."

"She became a good friend during high school, a confidant during college, and a better long-distance friend with a few reunions in NJ scattered across the years. As others have kindly observed, 'she was a force of nature'. At the end, nature was too relentless, and cruel. We were fortunate to have had her in our lives. "

"Forever in Our Hearts and Memories. God Bless You Barbie, you will always be part of our family. The Golden Family (Woodbridge)"

"I can't believe its almost 30 years since I've been in touch with Barbie personally--other than the Christmas cards we share of our growing families, but I wanted to reach out and express how sad I was to hear of Barbie's passing. I last received a text from her when my parents moved to Florida, and she said she knew how happy I would be to finally have them close by. Her note touched me deeply. Hoping all the memories of Barbie shared by family and friends will bring comfort to you in the days and weeks ahead. Gone too soon, too young."

"I can't believe its almost 30 years since I've been in touch with Barbie personally--other than the Christmas cards we share of our growing families, but I wanted to reach out and express how sad I was to hear of Barbie's passing. I last received a text from her when my parents moved to Florida, and she said she knew how happy I would be to finally have them close by. Her note touched me deeply. Hoping all the memories of Barbie shared by family and friends will bring comfort to you in the days and weeks ahead. Gone too soon, too young."

"I can't believe its almost 30 years since I've been in touch with Barbie personally--other than the Christmas cards we share of our growing families, but I wanted to reach out and express how sad I was to hear of Barbie's passing. I last received a text from her when my parents moved to Florida, and she said she knew how happy I would be to finally have them close by. Her note touched me deeply. Hoping all the memories of Barbie shared by family and friends will bring comfort to you in the days and weeks ahead. Gone too soon, too young."

" This photo of Barbie captures her personality perfectly! I?ll always remember her laugh, and her genuine concern for others. One time I was passing through Arizona on a trip, and Barbie graciously invited me into her home. We had great conversations and laughs. I left feeling very close to a woman I knew mostly through my brother and his wife (Henry and Bette). I am so sorry Barbie moved on so soon. I?m sure she completed her earthy mission and made many people happier along the way. "

"Barbie was such an important part of my childhood. She taught me to do a cartwheel and eat Chips Ahoy with butter on them. And every time I hear Teach your Children by CSN I think of Barbie as she wouldn?t say hell, which was one of the lyrics. We. Teased her about that but it just shows she was a gentle soul even in 6th grade. RIP Barbie. "

"So brilliant, loving and vivacious . . . so missed . . . and always in our hearts."