Passed away suddenly, July 7, 2015 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Fritz Lanker. Survived by son, Ken Lanker (Karen), daughter, Joanne McHugh (Tom), grandson Kurt Lanker, sister-in-law Emma Maddelana and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Barbara loved horses, cattle and being a farm girl.
Visitation will be held, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from Noon to 3:00 PM at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tomales Regional History Center, P.O. Box 262, Tomales, CA 94971.