Barbara Couchman Obituary

Barb was a lovely and caring person who will be sorely missed by all of us that knew her and worked with her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her surviving family members who have lost such a wonderful part of their lives.

Byron "By" Howlett
San Antonio, TX 78257-1254

I have never met Barbara. I sat on a NWA flight next to her sister with the last name of Groot (good Dutch name) who lived in N.C.
The flight was a connecting flight from Minneapolis to Colorado Springs.

From our conversations, I could see the pain of having to say goodbye and the passion of family serving God. Having lost 2/4 grandparents, my 10 year old daughter (child #2) and myself decided to do something for those who have lost a loved one from cancer. We have committed personal donations this year as well as a collection box at the parts counter of our dealership and we are looking into becoming part of programs that benefit cancer research.

There are people who care. There are people who listen. Then there are people who commit and act upon the commitment.

To the person I have only met through the words of a loved one:
Through life we struggle to find answers to the question why. When we find the answer, we then look for the how. Why does God want to have a relationship with us and how do we seek it? Through seeking we begin to mold into the person God meant for us to be. When the time comes for God to call us home, we begin to understand that why is not as important as the seeking; the journey. The journey defines how we lived. May you start another journey in eternity.
Your family is in our prayers.
-The guy who listens on airplanes.

We are praying that God gives you strength during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

I met Barb as a professional partner and we soon became wonderful friends. I will miss her immensely.

Barb was the person who gave me my "break" into the world of training at USAA. She took a chance on a person with no formal teaching experience and I will be forever grateful to her for believing in me. My thoughts are with her family and I am very sorry for your loss. But know that, she made a difference in many people's lives including mine.

You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult and sad time.

Praying for God's peace and comfort as family and friends gather to celebrate Barbara's life.

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time.

Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a remarkable woman.

With greatest sympathy - we love you and pray for your family continually for healing and peace.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.