[Tall-Corn] FW: [DSM-Iowa] Michael Barber Passing

[rjray at q.com]

I have known Michael since he was probably 5 years old. We have worked on many projects together over most of the years and even when we weren't  in the same places we did keep in touch. Michael will be a major loss to me personally and to the NFB as a whole. Did we always agree? Of course not. We did however have a
Great deal of respect for each other. Especially during this past year we spent many hours discussing the future of the blind of Iowa and the nation.  

I will certainly miss our brother Michael who has gone on before us. To Kim his brother Steve, and his entire family our
Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: Tall-Corn <tall-corn-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Donna Prime via Tall-Corn
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:13 AM
To: NFB of Iowa Internet Mailing List <tall-corn at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Donna Prime <dprime27 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Tall-Corn] FW: [DSM-Iowa] Michael Barber Passing

This is very difficult to hear.  Michael your never ending battle to enrich the lives of all blind people will not be forgotten.  RIP my friend.  

Donna Prime
All things are possible 

> On Mar 23, 2021, at 8:53 AM, Wade Hemmelrick via Tall-Corn <tall-corn at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Rest In Peace, Michael. Kim, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and 
> prayers for you and your family.
> 
>> On 3/23/21, Scott Van Gorp via Tall-Corn <tall-corn at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Good Morning National federation of the Blind of Iowa members and friends:
>> 
>> Before you read the below note from Kim Barber, I wanted to share a 
>> little background since I don’t think my previous update made it 
>> through. Last week, Michael Barber fell and had to have hip surgery. 
>> There were some complications as a result. Kim’s note below shares 
>> with us that this morning, Michael passed away. Funeral arrangements 
>> are pending. As I get more, I will pass it along. The National 
>> Federation of the Blind of Iowa sends condolences to Michael’s 
>> family, especially to Kim during this difficult time. We in the 
>> National federation of the Blind of Iowa and around the country morn 
>> the loss of a beloved Federationist, a truly passionate advocate for 
>> the blind of this nation, and a wonderful man. We are all better for 
>> knowing him! It is difficult to put into words my own feelings at 
>> this moment, so I won’t even do it now. We will all miss you Michael, 
>> and we know you are now watching over all of us as we go build the National Federation of the Blind!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From: DSM-Iowa dsm-iowa-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> <mailto:dsm-iowa-bounces at nfbnet.org>  On Behalf Of Kimberley Barber 
>> via DSM-Iowa
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 5:52 AM
>> Cc: Kimberley Barber mrs.kimberley.barber at gmail.com 
>> <mailto:mrs.kimberley.barber at gmail.com> ; Des Moines Chapter List, 
>> NFB of Iowa dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org <mailto:dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] Michael Barber Passing
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hello friends: An update to share that my beloved husband passed away 
>> early this morning as I sat by his bedside. This is all to much for 
>> me right at this moment but what I want you all to know is he was 
>> passionate about serving Blind Iowans and the Federation. He believed 
>> in collaboration and getting the work done to improve the lives of 
>> blind Iowans of all ages and he now looks to to carry that Baton. 
>> Finally, funeral arrangements must be made yet so I will get that 
>> info to you when all is finalized. I will keep everyone posted. Kim
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Scott Van Gorp, President
>> National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
>> Phone: 515-720-5282
>> Email <mailto:svangorp at nfbi.org>
>> 
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>> The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa is a community of 
>> members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the 
>> nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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