BARBARA MARIE ZEBLECKIS

Barbara Marie Zebleckis passed away unexpectedly, at the age of 73, on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at her residence in Morson, Ont.
Barb was born in Chicago, Ill. on Aug. 20, 1937.
She married Richard Zebleckis in June, 1957. In 1970, Barb and Rich moved to Morson to become camp owners of Swenson’s Resort.
For the next 37 years, Barb and Rich enjoyed meeting, serving, and spending time with thousands of fishermen and hunters, becoming lifelong friends with many of them.
Barb was an active member of the Morson Tourism Association and the Women’s Institute, and served the community with pride and diligence. Barb was a moving force in the erection of the Morson cell tower, working tirelessly with Ken Boshcoff and his staff, and in the erection of the checkerboard danger sign at the sharp curve on Highway 621 in Gameland.
Barb also held a world record for the largest musky in its line class.
The love of her life was Rich and they spent many hours playing cribbage and backgammon, spending time with their many friends, and especially fishing together on Lake of the Woods.
Barb was a loyal friend, and a loving and inspiring mother and grandma. She always had a smile on her face and a joke on her lips, and was the life of the party wherever she went.
She will be forever and lovingly remembered by her husband, Rich; daughters, Sue (Ron), Cheryl, Julie, and Nancy (Chris); grandchildren, Barry, Buddy (Ricel), Kim (Jr.), Keith, Louie, and Sami; and great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Sophia.
She also will be missed by her sister, Sandra (Joe); brother, Steve; brother-in-law, Bill (Marlene); sister-in-law, Laura; and lifelong friend, Helen.
A celebration on Barbara’s life was held Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 11 a.m. from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Morson, with Fr. Alan Albao officiating.
The honourary pallbearers were Barbara’s grandchildren.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made the charity of your choice c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com