June 30, 1954 – Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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Services for Barb are private.
Visitation Information
Barbara Gukeisen, age 54 of Buffalo, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the Buffalo Hospital.
On June 30, 1954, Barbara Jean was born to Otto and Charlotte (nee Meyers) Engel in Huron, South Dakota. She was a Huron High School graduate with the Class of ’75. When Barb came to Buffalo, she worked at the Buffalo Cleaners for some time before becoming a dietary aide, working for Park View and Lake Ridge Care Centers and The King’s House Retreat Center. She enjoyed spending time being out with friends. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends.
Barbara is survived by special friend, Shane Berglund; son, Brent Gukeisen, Colorado; brothers: Dennis Engel, Portland, Washington, and twins, Dean and Duane Engel, Huron, South Dakota; sisters: Susan Sedillo, Mary Wilson, Misti Mills, and Melinda “Linda” Bartling, all of Gregory, South Dakota; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Steven Engel; and sisters: Deann Brink and Delaine McCarty.
Services for Barb are private.
Dear Shane and Barb’s family, I am very sorry for you loss and have you in my thoughts and prayers. Barb and I spent a lot of time together talking and getting to know each other. I think I spent more time with her than any of my other patients. Even though she was not feeling well, we always had good conversations and laughs, and she was always appreciative. I will miss Barb greatly and am sad that I won’t get to see her anymore.
I pray for all of Barb’s brothers and sisters and for all of those who know and have loved Barb especially Brent as well, I didn’t know her very well but as always it pains me to see another of my relatives gone at such a young age. Rest in Peace Aunt Barb.
Thought this very fitting for you sissy…
Why did she have to go
So young I just don’t know why
Things happen half the time
Without reason without rhyme
Lovely, sweet young woman
Daughter, wife and mother
Makes no sense to me
I just have to believe
She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she’s smiling saying
Don’t worry ’bout me
Loved ones she left behind
Just trying to survive
And understand the why
Feeling so lost inside
Anger shot straight at God
Then asking for His love
Empty with disbelief
Just hoping that maybe
She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she’s smiling saying
Don’t worry ’bout me
It’s hard to say goodbye
Her picture in my mind
Will always be of times I’ll cherish
And I won’t cry ’cause
She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she’s smiling saying
Don’t worry ’bout me