Juanita Barbasiewicz

    Juanita Lee Barbasiewicz, daughter of Charles W. and Rose Lee Blount Smith, was born June 20, 1932, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She departed this life Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in her home, near Lebanon, Mo., at the age of 87 years, 5 months, and 19 days.
    On July 15, 1955, she was united in marriage to Henry Barbasiewicz, and to this union three daughters and one son were born.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Braxton, Walter and Judson and a sister, Amelia.
    Juanita is survived by her husband, Henry of the home; three daughters, Eva Moser and her husband Wes of Woodward, Okla., Frances Crass and her husband David, of Saukville, Wis., and Annette Garcia of Lebanon, Mo.; a son, David Barbasiewicz of Lebanon, Mo.; five grandchildren, Heather, Christopher, Maria, Cecilia and Richard; four great-grandchildren, Christian, Julia, Ian and McKenzie; a great-great-grandchild, Piper; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
    She was raised in a military family and lived in various places including Colorado and Florida. After she and Henry were married, they continued as a military family and lived in numerous locations including Michigan, Japan, New York, Colorado and Texas. They lived in Port Washington, Wis., from 1971 until 1989, where she was employed at St. Alphonsus Hospital. Juanita and Henry retired to the Ozarks and made their home in Lebanon, Mo.
    She was involved in the V.F.W. Auxiliary for many years. She enjoyed traveling, painting, reading, playing cards and doing craft projects. Her family was very dear to her and she especially enjoyed having time with her grandchildren.
    Juanita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and aunt and was a caring friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
    Visitation was held Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
    Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home,  and burial was at 2 p.m. at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Waynesville.
    Memorials may be made to the U.S.O. Association.