Barbara Jean Rabe
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Barbara Jean Rabe passed away October 2, 2021 on her way home; she was 70.
Barbara was born on September 19, 1951 in Elgin, Illinois from the union of Elmer and Dorothy Birr. She was a Colorado resident for the past fifty-two years and received her Associates Degree in Accounting from Mesa State College, CO.
She retired from the Heuton Tire Company in Grand Junction as an accountant.
Mom's greatness stemmed from her unwaivering moral code and her absolute refusal to accept defeat. After three weeks of wasting away in a hospital bed, Barbara (Rocky) Rabe climbed the steps that led to home, fully intending to be able to beat us all at ping pong upon our arrival.
Barbara leaves behind two children, a son, Brian (Geri) Rabe of Mack, CO, a daughter, Amanda Rabe of Fruita, CO, three brothers, Elm (Kim) Birr of Mack, CO, Bruce (Donna) Birr of Grand Junction, CO, Barry (Deborah) Birr of MO and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.