Obituary: Barbara Ardans

Barbara Ardans, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at YRMC East in Prescott Valley. She was born Barbara Constance Carkeek on Jan. 8, 1936 in San Francisco, the daughter of Stephen and Dorothy Carkeek.

Barbara grew up in Spokane, Wash. and graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1954. In 1957, she moved to Phoenix, Ariz., where she met and married Peter Ardans, her husband of 55 years. In 1960, Barbara was diagnosed with cancer, which she bravely fought while raising a family, and into retirement.

Barbara and Peter raised three sons, Paul, Thomas and Theodore. Barbara is survived by her husband Peter; half-brother Steve Carkeek in Livermore, Calif.; sons, Paul (Svetlana) Ardans in Tempe, Thomas Ardans in Phoenix, and Theodore (Martina) Ardans in Bellingham, Wash.; as well as four grandchildren, Nico, Jonathon, Marcel and Chelsea.

Barbara had an upbeat personality and was loved by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Heart and Lung Association. A private family ceremony is planned.

Sunrise Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements. Please visit www.sunrisefuneralhome.com to sign Barbara's online guestbook.

Information provided by survivors.


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