Barbara J. Foos, age 84, of Hutchinson (formerly of WaKeeney), passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1931, in Wichita, to Jean Walter and Ruth Ann (Schoonover) Connor.
Barbara was a graduate of North High School, in Wichita. On June 11, 1950, she was united in marriage to Carl Dean Tucker in Wichita. To this union, four children were born. She then married Leonard G. Foos on January 30, 1977 in Denver, Colorado. He died November 13, 2011. Barbara worked as a Ward Clerk at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney for many years. She loved to crochet and do crafts. She was known for her talents in the kitchen, both cooking and baking; she loved to bake for friends and family. She enjoyed collecting Precious Moments figurines, and was always looking to expand her collection. Barbara was a member of the Delos Smith Crochet Group. Her loving heart will be missed by many.
Survivors include two sons, Rusty Tucker and wife Cindy of Fort Collins, Colorado, and David Tucker of Wichita; two daughters, Jerri and husband Tom Keffer of Hutchinson, and Terri and husband Dennis Bowman of Hutchinson; four stepsons, Terry Foos and wife Tina of Cascade, Colorado, Mark Foos and wife Susan of Castle Rock, Colorado, Michael Foos of Manitou Springs, Colorado, and Patrick Foos of Las Vegas, Nevada; two stepdaughters, Kathleen Foos of Phippsburg, Colorado, and Janet Foos of Colorado Springs, Colorado; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim Connor of Melbourne, Florida; and a sister, Susan and husband Jim Dobis of Hereford, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; grandson, Daniel Weve; and sister, Joanne Barr.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney. Burial will be in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 noon at the funeral home in WaKeeney.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Reno County. Checks made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.
Condolence may be sent to the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.