Barbara Massengill peacefully passed away October 12th, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born September 11, 1931 in Portland, Oregon. Her family moved to Los Angeles shortly after her birth. She graduated from Dorsey High School, met the love of her life, Tony, who preceded her in death 2 months before her passing. Barbara and Tony married, had 4 children and moved to Orange County where they lived for 50 years. Their marriage spanned 64 loving years.
Barbara graduated with a BA in Education and earned her teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton. Barbara was accomplished in so many ways. Her interests included languages, art, design, piano, literature, meteorology, philanthropy, education and travel. She taught English at both the high school and middle school lovel and owned her own travel agency. But first and always was her family. She was the wisdom that inspired us, the glue that bound us and the love that embraced us.
Barbara is preceded in death by Tony; and son, Lawrence. She is survived by children, Susan, Mark and Matt; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great grand children.
Funeral services will be held at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church on October 24th, at 10:30 AM. Funeral arrangements by O'Connor Mortuar in Laguna Hills.