Barbara Jean Hannasch

Beloved daughter, sister and aunt, Barbara Jean Hannasch, passed away peacefully at her Ramona, CA, home on November 3, 2010, at the age of 63 after a long battle with breast cancer.

Barbara was born on October 25, 1947, in Hibbing Minnesota to Joseph and Elizabeth Hannasch, the third of eleven children. She moved to San Diego, May 21, 1948 as a baby and lived in Linda Vista, Clairemont and moved to Ramona in 1988. Barbara attended Holy Family and School of the Madeleine Catholic Schools and graduated from Cathedral Girls High School in 1965. She attended San Diego City College and San Diego College for Women and received her Bachelors of Fine Arts and Teaching Credential from the University of San Diego in 1972.

Barbara worked for Bethlehem Imports, Pip Printing and recently for DPA/L3 Communications (North Island Division) as Librarian and LAN Administrator with HS-10 and HSC-3 (Helicopter Squadrons) for the last 16 years.

Barbara was an incredibly gifted artist. Her abilities included painting, sewing, photography and craftworks. Barbara enjoyed many travels throughout the world both for business and pleasure. Her cooking was fabulous and how she loved to shop! She especially cherished all of her pets which included horses, dogs, cats, and rabbits.

Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Joseph and sister, Roseanne. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth and nine siblings, as well as many nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 11th, 2010 at 10:00 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Ramona, CA. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego, CA at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary and Cremation Service assisted the family.

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