Barbara E. Stringham, 76, of Grand Island died Thursday, April 26, 2012 at St. Francis Medical Center.
Memorial services will be at 11 am Monday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. The Reverend Jack Sample will officiate. There will be no visitation, Barbara was cremated. Burial will be at a later date in Torrington, WY.
Memorials are suggested to the family's choice.
Barbara was born on March 26, 1936 in Norfolk, Ne to Warren and Martha (Love) Hays. She grew up in Minnesota and Nebraska.
She was a loving and caring mother who dedicated her life to raising her children. Barbara enjoyed collecting horses and loved making crafts, especially jewelry.
She is survived by four sons, Buck (Donna) Stringham of Colorado, Don (Tina) Stringham of Grand Island, Bill (Gena) Stringham of North Platte, and Neal Stringham of Grand Island; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
She is also survived by a brother, Jim (Ruth) Hayes of Hastings, a sister Cheryl Dowdy of Aurora and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant sons, Lonnie and Jessie, a daughter in law, Jennifer, and nine siblings.