Barbara A. Blair "Barb", age 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2015. She was born on October 31, 1950 in Milwaukee to Robert and Joyce (nee Shipley) Blair.

Barb loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them especially her nieces and nephews. She also had a love for animals. Her cat Damie meant the world to her. Barb collected music boxes over the years and was a huge fan of Lawrence Welk.

Barb is survived by her brothers Ralph (Cindy) Blair, Brian (Sharon) Blair; sister Elizabeth Blair; nieces Joyce (Justin) Kellow, Corie Blair, Julia Blair; Great nieces Emma, Katherine and Hunter; nephews Robert (Jolene Trapp) Blair, Brian (Susie) Paul, Adam Blair, Joshua (Tale) Paul; step-mother Ruth Blair; step-sisters Jane Towler and Mary (Chris) Velnetske. Barb is preceded in death by her parents, maternal and paternal grandparents and aunts and uncles. She is further survived by step nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Barb's family would like to extend a special thank you to the St. Joseph's Hospital ICU doctors and nursing staff (especially Gwen) for all the care and compassion they provided Barb.