Barbara (Babs), 84, of Shawnee passed away surrounded by family on March 29th. She was wholly dedicated to her family and nursing career. Her nursing career extended 41 years, during which she earned a Bachelor of Nursing Science, Masters of Nursing Science, and a Doctorate in Education. Babs served as a faculty member in the School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center for 33 years, 14 of those as chairperson of the Department of Maternal Health. During her tenure, she received several teaching and writing awards. Following retirement, she served on the Johnson County Commission on Aging and delivered Meals on Wheels. The last 18 years of her life, Babs and her husband, Dick, spent winters in Mesa, AZ, where she enjoyed many activities. Perhaps her favorite was sitting on the patio, watching Dick and their friends golf.
Babs moved to Brookdale Memory Care, Shawnee in June of 2018 where she enjoyed participating in a variety of activities. Her family is grateful for the care and companionship that was provided to her while she lived there.
With the expert guidance of Ascend Hospice, Babs gently passed away, surrounded by loving family.
She is survived by her husband, Dick (her companion of 62 years), children Elizabeth Clancy Wood (Orv Einsiedel) and Stephan Clancy (Nel), eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, Babs’ family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Family and friends will celebrate Babs’ life with a visitation on May 25, 2019, from 1-3pm with special remembrances at 2:00 pm. This will be held at Signature Funerals 406D Bannister Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64131, (816)214-5174
My sincere condolences to the Clancy Family, all our love. Gerhardt & Cornel (Anelda’s cousin)
We were so delighted to meet Babs last year. She had a full life with an adoring family. She impacted the lives of so many people.
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Stephan, Anelda and everyone who has been touched by Barbara’s life. Isobel Vosloo and Martie van Aswegen (South Africa)
My condolences to your family. Professor Clancy was one of my instructors at KUMC during nursing school 1971-1972. I admired her enthusiasm for education and heart felt caring for her students. Her love of Maternal Child Nursing lead me into the same specialty area.
She made a difference and I am,in part,the person I am today because of her.
Becky ~ Thank you for sharing this. Many of us would say that your last sentence holds true for us too.
Bless you,
Beth Clancy Wood
Our deepest condolences to Stephan, Anelda, Dick and the Family with the loss of a mother, mother in law, grandmother and loved one to many.
Thank you for thinking of us Gerhardt & Cornel.
Beth Clancy Wood
Thank you Claudia – your comments about Mom are indeed true!
Beth Clancy Wood
Thank you for your kind words Isobel and Martie.
Beth Clancy Wood
Thank you Henriette for thinking of us.
Beth Clancy Wood
To the family of Barbara Clancy. I just want to provide comfort for you during your time of sorrow. Please read the following scriptures in you own copy of the bible and they will give you hope that you will see them again:
Acts 24:15, 2 Corinthians 1:2,4,
Hebrew 2: 15,
John 5:28,29,
Acts 17:24,25
John 11:39-44,
I Corinthians 15: 26,
Job 14, 14, 15
You will find these scriptures give an assured hope that God cares about you and your suffering and has made plans to end death and suffering. Please read the scriptures carefully to get their meaning. If you enjoy what you have read, you can find more interesting information on http://www.jw.org.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Strange
Beth, I am sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I remember how warm, welcoming, and pleasant she always was. I very-much enjoyed the times I spent with her and the conversations we had at the dinners and other gatherings. Please convey my condolences to your dad and Steve.