Our hearts ache to tell you that our dearest Mom is gone. She left this life suddenly but peacefully in her sleep at home in Barrie on Friday, March 5, 2021 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Cherished mother of Suzanne & Dirk (Richard) Kroon of Guelph, Rick & Darlene, Marcel & Frances, and Peter & Karen all of Barrie. Loving and adored Beppe to 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at First Christian Reformed Church (33 Shirley Avenue, Barrie) on Monday, March 15, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. A private funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., which will also be recorded and live-streamed via the church's website (). Spring interment Barrie Union Cemetery and outdoor remembrance planned for June. Please note that due to public health directives, a limited amount of people will be allowed into the church at a time. Family and friends are asked to visit the funeral home website to reserve their place at the visitation or call the funeral home at 705-722-6656 for assistance. Please do not gather in the church parking lot. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Timothy Christian School or The Leprosy Mission Canada through the JENNETT FUNERAL & CREMATION CENTRE, 152 Bradford Street in Barrie. The family invites you to view the picture gallery and welcomes your words of comfort and memories of Barbara on the funeral home website.