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- The Humboldt Sun - February 8, 2010
MRS. BARBARA MENTABERRY
Our beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother (Ami), and tia (Bobo) was unexpectedly called to be with the Lord on Jan. 30, 2010, Born May 12, 1934, in Oilman, Colo., to Frank and Mary Williams, Barbara and her family relocated to Elko, where she was raised. She attended school in Elko and graduated Elko High School in 1952. Barbara then enrolled in college at Woodbury University in Los Angeles, Calif., where she was a member of the Sigma Iota Chi Sorority.
After returning from college she met the love of her life, Henry Mentaberry, and they married Aug. 13, 1955, in Reno. Making their home in Winnemucca. Barbara took a position with Nevada Bell. She left Nevada Bell to begin raising her family o on Harmony Road shortly thereafter. During that time, she gave piano lessons from home and was briefly the Society Page Reporter for the Humboldt Star. After teaching piano lessons for nine years, Barbara began her career as a legal secretary in the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office. Following 22 years in the district attorney's office, she worked for Attorney Tom Perkins, and then took a position as Law Clerk for the Sixth Judicial District Court. Barbara retired after 29 years of service with Humboldt County.
Barbara's service to her community was extensive. She was a past member of the PEO, Winnemucca Booster Club, Beta Sigma Phi, Literary Club, and St. Paul's OLV Club. Furthermore, she was a member of the Humboldt County School Board, Humboldt County Library Board, was an organist and active member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, and was chairwoman of Families in Action for Winnemucca from 1986 to 1988. Barbara had a passion for politics and was once the chairwoman of the Humboldt County Democratic Party and served as Nevada State Democratic Party Secretary. Barbara felt privileged and honored to be named Humboldt County Democratic Woman of the Year in 1971.
The enthusiasm Barbara had in her life was endless. She was devoted to her husband and children, deeply adored her grandchildren, and treasured her friends. Barbara celebrated life with family and friends in Salt Lake, gatherings in Winnemucca, and precious moments with those closest to her, Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary Williams; brother James Williams; and grandson Steven Mentaberry.
Barbara is survived by a significant extended family and close long-time friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Winnemucca on Feb. 6, 2010, at 12 p.m. Contributions may be made in Barbara's memory to the National Parkinson Foundation at www.parkinson.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Albertson Funeral Home.
Barbara will always be remembered by those who loved her as a "rock" to her family and friends, and a comfort to their souls. Goodbye Ami, you will forever be in our hearts.
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1934 - 2010 (75 years)
