Barbara DUBOIS
Obituary

On Tuesday, February 17th Barbara DuBois Ritchie passed away at the age of 87. She was born in 1923 to Bill and Beatrice DuBois in Meriden, CT.

Early in the war years, working in a factory, she met and married, her late husband of 54 years, Fred Ritchie. In 1959, her adventuresome spirit and a job opportunity for Fred prompted them to "pack up the kids" and the station wagon and move west to Southern California. It was a move they never regretted. In 1965 at the age of 42 Barbara answered her calling and began nursing school. She was passionate about her profession and nursed for 33 years. She loved to read, play bingo and win a good scrabble game, but most of all she adored her grandchildren and loved boasting about them. Known for her positive attitude, she loved to laugh and always managed to find the bright side in even the worst of situations. A brave, spunky, caring and generous lady, Barbara remains an inspiration to all who knew her.

She is survived by her son Jann Ritchie and daughter-in-law Betsy Ritchie of Menifee, CA, daughter, Gail Ritchie-Bobeda and son-in law John Bobeda of Corralitos, CA, grand-children, Bryan and Heather Ritchie, Amy Bobeda, Casey Ritchie and Megan Bobeda, great grandsons Cole and Gage Ritchie and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. A mass will be said at 5:00 pm, Saturday, March 5th at Holy Eucharist Church. A celebration of Barbara's life will be held on Saturday, March 12th at 4pm at the home of her daughter in Corralitos.


Published in Santa Cruz Sentinel on Mar. 2, 2011
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