[S39] Obituary: Bloos, Barbara Jean, Reg.N. (nee Brinkman-Buckland)
Obituaries - May. 8, 2007
BLOOS, Barbara Jean, Reg.N. (nee Brinkman-Buckland) - Passed away, peacefully, at home with her family by her side on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the age of 68. Barb was born in Windsor and raised in Chesley, Ontario. She relocated to Kitchener and graduated from Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse in 1959. In her nursing career, Barb worked at Simcoe General Hospital and at K-W Hospital (now Grand River Hospital) in both the Emergency Department and in Delivery and Nursery. Upon retiring from her nursing career, Barb became self-employed as a caterer. Throughout her life she was involved in many organizations and clubs including the Canadian Red Cross, the Consumer Association and the Heidelberg Snowmobile Club. Loving mother of Sandy Bloos (Paul Russwurm), Linda Bloos and Susan Bloos, all of Kitchener. Dear Oma of Sophie Russwurm and Nicholas Chaput. Predeceased by her dedicated husband Henry Bloos; brother, Gerry Brinkman; sister, Elizabeth Brueckman and parents. Barb's nurturing instinct extended well beyond her nursing to what she saw as her most important role v being a devoted mother to her three "girls." She loved unconditionally, listened without judgment, and welcomed all into her home as part of the family. As the ultimate hostess and organizer, Barb loved planning and holding social gatherings. Barb took great pride and pleasure in "Coffee Klatsch," the monthly get-together of her 1959 graduating classmates. For the last forty-eight years, "Buff" and her sisters in nursing have sustained an unwavering friendship built on lively conversation, laughter, loyalty and support. Cremation has taken place. Barb's family will receive relatives and friends at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel , 51 Benton at Church St., Kitchener on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Barb's life will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Reception to follow the service upstairs in the Heritage Room. Donations in her memory to the Arthritis & Hematology Clinic of St. Mary's Hospital, the Lymphedema Society, E.T. Now or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated and can be made through the funeral home by calling 519-742-4481 or by visiting www.schreitersandrockfuneralhome.com