Barbara Sue Bird Field

passed on after being ill for several weeks, back into the arms of loving family and friends, August 18, 2020, back to her folks, T.C. and her mother who passed when Mom was just a little girl, Charley / Dad and his mother, whom Charley’s mom and Barbara had a wonderful relation, and all Barbara’s long-time, very good friends, and just getting back to being her caring, giving, loving, beautiful, strong, courageous and thoughtful soul she always enjoyed being.

The only child to T.C. and Madge Bird.  Barbara spent many of her young years raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico and traveling back and forth between families in Texas, Babs as she was known, the Texas cousins “little sister”.

Barbara married Charley on September 19.  While attending school in Flagstaff, Barbara and Charley met in Flagstaff.  Charley was doing forest road survey work around Flagstaff for a UofA survey class, while Barbara was attending classes.  This was a bit of the classic girl in her dresses and boy in his jeans and t-shirt.

After a year in Tucson, both having graduated from school, they spent the next 10 years moving from California to New York and a couple places in between where Barbara taught grade school in each town and city.  She touched the lives of many people, from so many children she taught in school to all her friends.

When they arrived in Phoenix 1969, Barbara, again began teaching in the Scottsdale Public School District and soon made many of her dearest friends.  After a few years of teaching, she teamed up with Charley in the real estate business, adding a nice touch of organization, coordination, and social appeal.  Once again, in real estate she became friends with many, many of their clients, many being repeat clients.

After they settled back into Arizona, they spent many Septembers in Flagstaff reminiscing the days with friends, enjoying the cooler end of summer/beginning of fall weather and all the town activities during their September 19 anniversary.

Barbara is survived by her grandson, UofA graduate, Naval Veteran, Thomas Charles Field, T.C., daughter, Lynda, Lynda Lois Field, and son, Scott, Charles Scott Field.

So, those we hold in our arms for awhile… we hold in our heart forever.

Our Mom’s, your friend Barbara’s, love and life will always be remembered.

We’ve so many fun memories going back years…golf, cabin time, dinner/bridge games….the list goes on & on.  We have a photo collage on our bedroom wall at the cabin that Barbara made for us, so they’re never far from our thoughts & our hearts.  I attended the baby shower for TC & we are both P.E.O.’s!!!  I adored your grandmother, “Mom”.  The list of wonderful memories goes on!  Thank you & Lynda again for taking such good care of your mother & including me in these remembrances. With love & sympathy
~Mary Ann Thompson

We all loved her sweet heart.  She and I were birthday twins and she made that special for me.
~Mary Lungstrum

What a beautiful Celebration of Life for my dear and special friend, Barbara.  Every adjective clearly described her life and how she lived.  Her music, Bible verses and poems are some of my favorites, too.  I felt so close to her with tears running down.  I loved her so much.
Lynda , I remember you hopping into Concord School each morning with your Mother.  Scott, I remember when you were able to be home alone after school, sitting in your back porch.
Life is a journey and these are memories I shall cherish forever.  Life in Cincinnati with the Fields will remain in my heart forever.
May God bless you both this day and always,  My faith tells me Barbara and Charley are together on this very special day.
My love, peace and comfort,
~Marina Pufpaff

GOD BLESS !!!! 
Best wishes to all family members !!!!
~Carmen Kraft

Your mom’s passing has deeply saddened me.  It is so difficult to lose your mom, but you will always have the beautiful and vivid memories she left with you.
Barbara was such a wonderful friend whose company I enjoyed so much at the Santa Fe High reunions, at other times Hank and I were able to visit with her and your dad, when reading the wonderful stories that brightened our days, and the Santa Fe updates she would send our way.  The collage you sent is a perfect testament to her amazing and loving life.  If Hank was still with us, he would have loved seeing it and the memories it would have brought back to him.
In closing, I wish you and your family the very best and love during this especially difficult time and in the future.
With Love,
~Gretchen Beers

Dearest Scott and Lynda, I’m so very sad to learn of Babs’ death.  We are all broken-hearted.  I last talked to her when Mother died.  We remember her visits and she stayed in our home here in Austin.  I think you did also Lynda.  She was the apple of Mom and Pop’s eye and everyone else’s favorite.  We have thought of her often but some how lost touch over the last few years.
We hold you in our thoughts and lift you up in our prayers.
Sending love and blessings,
~Mikey and Jim Herndon

What a shock it was to receive this e-mail.  My wife (Joanne) and I considered Barbara to be one of our very best friends.  As you may know, Barbara moved to Santa Fe when her father became superintendent of schools.  I think that was about the 5^th grade.  From that time on she and I were very good friends.  Even had a bunch of dates.  We stayed close through college and then we went our separate ways.  Fortunately we re-met Barbara and met Charlie at the high school 25^th reunion.  From the time on we were very good friends.  We spent time with them in Arizona and they even went with us to a Santa Fe opera.  After Charlie died we spent some wonderful times with Barbara in Arizona.  We were so relieved when she was able to move in with Lynda.  That was wonderful for her.  Joanne and I had intended to call her since our grandson just entered college at Northern Arizona University.  I know that Barbara spent at least one year there and we know she would have been interested in knowing that he had selected that university. 
Thank you so much for your e-mail.  I know that times are hard on you but I also know that she is in a much better place now.
~Bill and Joanne Kersting

I was terribly sorry to hear about your mother.  She was one of my very best friends. I will never get over this loss.  Even though I was only one year with her in college in Boulder, I knew then what a wonderful person she was.  I will truly miss our conversations. Thank you for telling me about this.
~Betty Oldenburg

I am sorry to hear your sad news.  Your mother and I shared several years of P.E.O. together when we lived in Green Valley…she was quite a lady and hostess and officer.  My sympathy to you both…
~Marcia Garland

It is with a sad heart to learn of Barbara’s passing.  Barbara was a gracious lady, proud but humble P.E.O. sister, and Christian friend to so many.
My sympathies to the family during this difficult time. 
Hugs and prayers,
~Janet,” Jan,” Howard

So so very sorry for your loss!  Hadn’t been lucky enough to see her in years but often thought of her!  I will keep y’all in our thoughts and prayers! I know she is having fun up there in heaven with everyone!  She was welcomed with opened arms by so Many! 

I am so very sorry to hear that Barbara has passed on and really appreciate you letting me know.  She was truly one special lady and PEO Sister.  We met in Green Valley and bonded very quickly.  I will keep great memories of her in my heart.  Yes, she was a true organizer and a very special friend. 
Blessings to all of you
~Chris Moellring

So sorry to learn of Barbs passing.  She was a wonderful, lovely lady and a friend who was dear.  She made such a contribution no matter where she went.  She was always welcome wherever she was and will be truly missed.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  I loved looking at each photo.  Brought back so many great memories.  Thank you for sharing this!    Warm Regards,
~Lynda Neely