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Barbara ‘Berra’ Louise (Gibbs) Weech, 76
Barbara ‘Berra’ Louise (Gibbs) Weech, 76, passed away Dec. 7, 2019, at home in Hayden, Idaho.
Barbara was born on Feb. 12, 1943, in Amarillo, Texas, to Jay Gibbs and Myrtle (Givens) Gibbs, who soon moved to Hayden, where Barbara spent much of her life. Some of her fondest memories were growing up on the small family farm with her brothers and sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Gene Gibbs.
Anyone who knew Barb knows that one of her main hobbies was food — eating well, baking delicious pies and sharing the comfort of food. She was a homemaker for most of her life, and she always made sure her extended family was taken care of, physically and emotionally. A Christian in her actions as well as belief, she always looked to the needs of others and saw the best in each person, high or low.
A spirited and determined person, Barb loved gathering for events and laughs with her family and friends, bargain-hunting, eBay, spending a day at the casino, fishing, gardening and picking huckleberries.
Barb is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, David Weech of Hayden. Barb and Dave were married in 1959, in Coeur d’Alene, and grew up together. They shared many happy times as well as hardships. Barbara is also survived by their children, Dan Weech, Vicki Mickelson, Willy Weech and Erin Weech, and their spouses and ex-spouses, who have been part of the family for a number of years: Georgette Weech, Garth Mickelson, Tammy Weech and Lisa Weech. She is also survived by five siblings: Jim Gibbs, Don Gibbs, Beverly Lafferty, Roberta Fruechtl and Betty Roland, as well as by her seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service, with a celebration of life afterward, will be held at 3 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2020, at the Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive in Coeur d’Alene.
Barbara’s warm heart and wise perspective will be greatly missed. We are deeply thankful for her inspiring presence in our lives.
Bell Tower Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To see Barbara’s online memorial please visit www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.