Submitted by her husband
Barbara was born in Cairo‚ Illinois in 1952. She grew up in Ballard County‚ eventually moving away after she was married. She returned to Ballard County with her husband and daughter in 1998 where she worked in the meat department of a grocery store chain.She loved fishing and baking for her family and friends. She often made fancy cakes for birthdays.
Barbara joined the fire service with Barlow City Fire Department in early 2002. She joined the Ballard County Rescue Squad‚ Wickliffe City and Wickliffe Rural Fire Department. She was very active in all the departments‚ often staying up late with the rescue squad before getting up early to work and then returning to join in searches on the river.
Barbara was a captain with the Barlow City Fire Department and a lieutenant with the Wickliffe City Fire Department.
Barbara was proud to be in the fire service and rescue squad. She could always be counted on to respond‚ day or night‚ when the tones dropped.
She is missed by her friends‚ brothers and sisters in the service and especially by her family.
We miss you sweet Barbara in so many ways. Our family will never be the same without your smile and sunny disposition. We love you! Your Uncle & Aunt
– Dale & Mary RiceMom I miss you so much!! I was hoping this would get easier, but I have come to realize that it won’t. I love and miss you so much.
– JessicaI miss you and love you so much.
– AmandaThere will never be another lady like unit#620 she was just the special kind of lady that had an outgoing personality I could just tell you a number of reasons why I miss Mrs. Bordenkircher she was just an awesome person. Dale & Mary an family will always have my love, prayers and respect she will be missed.
– Keith Terrell