Barbara HanfordSYRACUSE – Barbara Hanford, 75, of Leesburg, passed away on March 12, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.
She was born on June 15, 1947, in Indianapolis, to Charles Wilbur and Dorothy Sandquist Reep. On May 18, 1969, she married Norman Hanford, who preceded her in 2017.
Barbara was a devoted mother that enjoyed her family and taking vacations. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and hearing about the Karate students. She enjoyed her television programs and sleeping in. She played cards with a great group of ladies that accepted that she wasn't a great card player. Barb was a supportive wife of 48 years, and the basic title of "Homemaker" wouldn't fulfill her description.
Services will be held on Sunday, March 19 at 3 p.m. at Eastlund Funeral Home with calling two hours prior from 1 to 3 p.m. Burial will follow at the Salem Cemetery in Wilmot.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lions Karate Competition Teamhttps://lionskarate.regfox.com/barbara-donations, or to Honor Flight of Northern Indiana.
