[Ohio-talk] Sad News Barb Fohl

[barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com]

I confess that since yesterday I have been hearing Barb’s voice in my head. She was quiet and private, but always cheerful and positive. Last year when her position as second vice president was eliminated and her name was placed innomination for a board seat, she never expressed to me disappointment at not being elected despite her long years of service. She never flagged in her support of the NFB of Ohio. She was a wonderful singer and Braille reader. She served as secretary of the NAPUB of Ohio and as president of the Seniors Division. When we needed a job done, especially if it was something quiet and self-effacing, Barb was your girl. We need many more members like her. She will be impossible to replace.

Rest in peace, Barb.
Barbara Pierce 
President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you zwant; blindness is not what holds you back.

> On Jun 15, 2015, at 5:26 PM, Eric Duffy via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It is with a very heavy heart that I must let you know that our friend and colleague in the movement Barb Fohl, died this morning. 
> 
> Barb had serious health problems for some time, and she spent the last few months in the Cleveland Clinic or in a skilled nursing facility. 
> 
> For me and many of us Barb was a true friend. We very often talked about a wide variety of issues. These could include very personal issues for either of us or the business of the Federation. 
> 
> No matter what we discussed I counted on the fact that she would give me the best advice she could. I also counted on the fact that I could  trust her to keep those things in confidence that should remain confidential. She had the judgement to know when to do so even when I didn’t specifically indicate the need for our conversation to remain between the two of us.
> 
> She did what she could to support BELL and the National Federation of the Blind. She gave generously to the organization even when she was short of money herself.
> 
> I do not have additional details at this point. I have left my name and telephone number with skilled nursing to be given to her sister Ginny. I will keep you informed as I get more information. 
> 
> I will deeply miss Barb, and I know all of you will as well.
> 
> Please keep Barb and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
> 
> Eric
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