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Barbara Jean Kranz
08/23/1933 — 07/26/2012
From Richland, WA, US | Born in McCook, NE
Barbara Jean Kranz
Barbara J. Kranz
Barbara Jean Kranz, 78, of Richland, WA passed away on July 26, 2012, in Richland, WA. She was born August 23, 1933, in Lexington, Nebraska and was a resident in the Tri-Cities for 65 years. Barbara retired as a Pasco School Bus Driver. She was a member of the V.F.W. School Employees of Washington State
Barbara was survived by her three sons and their families, Hal Kranz family - Tony and Teresa Kranz, two sons, Tanner and Ricky; Kim and Larry Inscore, son, Larry David; Danielle and Scott Warren, son and daughter, Bryce and Bailey; Sammy and Dana Kranz family-3 Sons, 1 daughter, Jason and Jennifer Kranz, three daughters; Hannah, Hailey, and Haiden; Daughter: Amanda and Matthew-2 sons, 4 daughters; Jordan, Jaiden, Zachary, Morgan, Carsen, Bella; Son: Brian and Becky Kranz-3 daughters; Jordan, Taylor, MacKena; Son: Sammy Jr.; John and Julie Kranz family – Layla and Mylee; and best friend, sister-in-law, older sister, confidante Jane Smith and her family Sherry, Ernie, Mike, Gary Smith, George's family; Harriett & Roger Dick; Judy & Randy Martin; Terry & David Cornett, Robbie & Shannon Smith, Corie & Lance Kneer; Freda & Paul Aguilar; and their families and lastly, Dollie.
She was preceded in death by her son Ricky Guy Kranz, mother and father Getty Marie Miller and Ernest Leslie Smith, first husband of 32 years Jerry S.B. Kranz, brothers Zoyd, Bert, Don and George Snuffy Smith, and sister and husband George and Freda Neill.
Her two PASSIONS in life were family and watching baseball. The Mariners were IT as far as she was concerned, she loved to watch them play and she called the players by their names and as she cheered them on. She loved watching her sons and grandchildren play baseball, football, soccer and even was able to watch her great grandchildren play. She also loved having a garden and flowers around her and took PRIDE in taking care of her home.
She made it to all family birthday parties, barbeques, and dinners. At our dinners she always said the prayer and cried every time – she had the biggest heart in the world! She dearly loved her family and that went before everything in her life.
She loved the Lord Jesus and always prayed for her family and friends. Mom had many friends and loved them all! She loved her country and was a proud American! The men in her family were ironworkers and helped build the Dams and bridge on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
She is no longer in pain; in God's hands and with Ricky, her parents, brothers and sister. She will be missed by all who knew her!
It was her wish not to have any services so in lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Tri-City Cancer Foundation either by check or on-line.
It was our great pleasure to get to know Bobbie after Phil’s sister, Cathie moved in next door.She was a fun lady with always a smile or laugh. We will miss her at the park potlucks and bingo games.
She was a great friend and neighbor. We did not have much time together, but what we did was always fun. Hal was such a help for her to have around and take care of the yard. Will miss her a lot!!!!!!
It was a priviledge for me to get to know, and come to love, Barbara this past year. She reminded me so much of my dear Mom-in-law; petite but strong in character, great housekeeper, loved plants and flowers. She was very kind to me, allowing me to visit and share communion with her. She loved her Lord, and I will miss our times together very much.
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Barbara Jean Kranz