Barbara Louise Kiebler
Barbara Louise Kiebler, loving wife, mother and grandmother, at age 80, peacefully entered into eternal life on April 3, 2023, in Mayfield Heights.
The gift of her passing into spirit was shared across a circle of love from immediate family members and long-term friend Mary Svoboda.
Barbara was born on Sept. 4, 1942, as the eldest child to Harold A. Clary and Elizabeth M. “Betty” (nee Magyar) in Chardon.
She united in marriage with Paul E. Kiebler III, in Chardon, on Sept. 5, 1964.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings, Shirley (nee Clary) Neill and Harold R. “Hal” Clary.
Survivors include her daughter, Beth Lynn Kiebler, of Gates Mills; son, Paul E. Kiebler IV (Jody), of Chagrin Falls; grandsons, Paul E. Kiebler V and Gavin Kiebler; and significant friend and travel companion, Scott Nolan.
Barbara lived an active and vibrant life as a lifelong resident of Chardon. During winter months, she would fly south to her home in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., or Grand Cayman Islands.
She lived in service to others and led Geauga County fundraising efforts for the American Heart Association and American Cancer Society for many years.
The consummate party planner and host, Barbara enthusiastically gathered with her sisters of P.E.O Chapter DU, Chardon High School class of 1960, and volunteered with the Playhouse Square RedCoats.
Organized, trustworthy and respected, she was elected to executive positions to aid and assist the management of her community at Shamron Beach (FL) and Burlington Green (OH).
On Sunday, Barbara could be found serving everything from pancakes to chicken paprikash at Pilgrim Christian Church (Chardon).
Barbara was a renowned world traveler at easy and frequently mistook as a “local” whether hugging koalas (Australia), riding camels (Egypt), wine tasting (San Francisco), wading for lobsters and antiques (Maine), shaking the hand of the Pope (Italy), or enjoying fresh cucumber & tomato salad (Greece-favorite!).
Barbara’s greatest passion was her family and spending time with her beloved grandsons.
Always with a fabulous new recipe, a packed lunch, dedicated homeroom mom, Geauga County 4-H leader and winner of the last card game.
She will be so deeply missed and forever remembered as a passionate spirit, pure compassion for her family and friends, and giving heart.
The family will receive friends at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, on April 10, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. April 11, 2023, at Pilgrim Christian Church, 202 South Hambden St., Chardon (please meet at church). For online access, Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82661279877 or use Meeting ID 826 6127 9877.
In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Pilgrim Christian Church.
Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
