Barbara Laurine Masar, 76, passed away peacefully in Inman, KS on Feb 8, 2023. Barbara was born June 13, 1946 to Virginia Laurine Davis Fleming and Harold Joseph Fleming in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
Barbara grew up in the Dallas, TX area and loved her dog, her dance classes, and her sisters deeply. Barbara attended Ursuline Academy and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, TX. She received her associates degree from Monticello College in Alton, IL. She met her future husband Pat Masar at 2nd base of a softball game while he served in the U.S.A.F. at the Colorado Springs Air Force Base and they were united in marriage March 1, 1969. Pat’s career led them to live overseas in Taiwan (where their sons were born), and Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. Their travels enabled them to explore England, Germany, France, Austria, Egypt, Bahrain, Seychelles, Italy, Greece, and Hong Kong. While the Masars lived on the east coast, west coast and midwest of the United States, their greatest love was for the mountains of Colorado, where they spent the majority of the years raising their family.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia Davis Miller and Harold Fleming; her younger sister, Jean Davis Fleming Short Pevehouse; and her nephew, Brian Short. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, Pat; her children, Patrick Jr (Jennifer) McPherson, KS; Kevin (Christina) Denver, CO; Christine (Clay) Burlington, CO; her 13 grandchildren – Cora, Amelia, Margaret, Madison, April, Eve, Joey, Katarina, Tatum, Trenton, Tamlyn, Tobyn, and Tyler; her nephew, Robert Short III (Tina; and her older sister, Marilyn Patrice Fleming of Dallas, TX.
Barbara had a sharp wit, a quick tongue, a sweet tooth, and always kept a tidy home and fashionable appearance. Her love for dogs continued into adulthood and she raised several over the years. Barbara loved seeing her grandchildren and hearing about their activities. She was always full of affection for her family.
A Spring memorial service is being planned for March 9th. Visitation will be from 6-7 pm, with a service following at 7 pm. The service will be held at Monitor Church of the Brethren located at 1098 6th Ave, McPherson, KS 67460.