Barbara Rickett Obituary

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Barbara Frey Rickett
1941 - 2017
Barbara Frey Rickett went to be with her Lord on 10-5-17. She was born in Pender, NE on 7-17-41 to Woodrow (deceased) and Vivian Frey (deceased)
She is survived by her very best friend and beloved husband of 58 years, Bob Rickett. She is also survived by her much loved children, daughter, Gina (Rob) Daugherty and grandsons, Michael and Matthew of Colorado Springs; Son, Corwin Rickett of N. Carolina and grandchildren, Tabitha Rickett, Alex and Larissa,Swope, Jonathon Norwood; and
Son, Marty (Rhonda) Rickett of Colorado Springs and grandsons, Adam and Dustin. Also her sister, Jane Wood of Colorado Springs and brother, Woody (Shirley) Frey of Pender, Nebraska and 5 nieces and nephews, and seven grand-nieces and nephews She had 3 Step sisters, Leone Coryell, Lynn Roberts, Amy Wilson and their families; Aunt and Uncle Bill and Gladys Kelly, and Aunt Helen Frey - all in their 90's to 100's.
Barbara was blessed to come from a very large family with 20 aunts and uncles and 68 first cousins (not counting their wonderful spouses.) Her love for every member of her family, close and extended, meant everything to her. Many of her friends and family call her, "The hostess with the mostess" as she loved to gather family, friends, neighbors, and school mates together often for meals and fellowship. She planned numerous reunions yearly. Her father's family celebrated their 130th consecutive family reunion in 2014. They also received two Guinness Book of World Records as 11 of the 14 brothers and sisters were married 50 years and 6 were married 60 years.
She went to school in Thurston NE and rarely lost a bet when it came to attending the smallest school; 21 in 4 grades of high school, 7 in her class, and three of these were Barbara and her two first cousins.
Over the years she belonged to and led many, many organizations. In 1977 she and Bob and family moved to Colorado Springs and became a partner and ran the Skate City on Academy Blvd. for 5 years. She also worked in Public Relations, Advertising and Civil Service. She enjoyed years of Network Marketing with companies with healthy products.
From the beginning of her life, Barbara was always deeply involved in her church, which is currently St. Paul's United Methodist. She was very active, held various positions and made many lasting friendships there.
Her family was her greatest gift and treasure. She also enjoyed collecting angels, decorating - especially for Christmas and for special occasions for her church, traveling, reading, the beauty of flowers and nature; especially the Colorado Mountains. She truly loved taking visitors around Colorado Springs and into the mountains. She knew how to show visitors an amazing piece of Colorado in one long day. She never knew a stranger, and was a "cockeyed optimist!" Her life was shining with hope, decorated with smiles and laughter and warmed with love.
Services will be at ll:00 a.m. on Saturday 10-14 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2111 Carlton Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Lunch will be served following the service. The family will receive guests in the Chapel of the Church on Friday 10-13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Burial will be private. Donations can be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Please dress brightly and happy!