Obituary for Barbara Jean Uhlig
Barbara Jean Uhlig, 85, Westport resident of 33 years, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Harbor Regional Health Hospital Aberdeen, WA.
Barbara and her husband, Dr. Bennett (Doc) Uhlig retired to Westport in 1989. Upon their retirement, Barbara and Ben continued to be active in running two charter boats, The Outer Limits and The Lady Diana. These two “retirees” built over twelve homest in Westport. Barbara volunteered at the Westport Visitor’s Center and helped reorganize the Westport Chamber of Commerce for over eight years.
Barbara was born on November 25, 1937, in Kansas City, Kansas to Colonel Carl W. and Lilian (Tedrow) McKenzie. Barbara graduated from William J. Travis High School in Richmond, TX in 1955. During one of her several moves due to her father’s occupation, Barbara attended Wyandotte High School in Kansas City Kansas, where she met Ben. They met in band class, and became high school sweethearts, dating for several years. Barbara went to nursing school and graduated with a Nursing Degree from Methodist Hospital of Dallas Texas. Following graduation, Barbara married Ben on July 12, 1959. Barbara worked as a Surgical Nurse and Surgical Supervisor, while her husband went to medical school. Ben graduated and was a General Practitioner and Surgeon. Barbara continued to work for many years as a Nurse, taking time off to have two children, then continued Nursing until she retired from Nursing in 1985.
Barbara enjoyed raising, and breeding Quarter horses, Appaloosa Horses, and Black Labrador Retrievers. She liked camping and hunting and fishing with her family. She was a long-time member of the Oregon Garden Club.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dr. (Doc) Bennett Uhlig of Westport; a daughter, Cynthia (Clint) Uhlig Kittrell of Pendleton, OR and a son, Bradley T. (Heather) Uhlig of Washougal, WA; Grandchildren: Alexandra, Jackson, Cassandra, Carl and Grace; and one great granddaughter, Willa Mae.
Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Barbara will be deeply missed.
Barbara and her husband, Dr. Bennett (Doc) Uhlig retired to Westport in 1989. Upon their retirement, Barbara and Ben continued to be active in running two charter boats, The Outer Limits and The Lady Diana. These two “retirees” built over twelve homest in Westport. Barbara volunteered at the Westport Visitor’s Center and helped reorganize the Westport Chamber of Commerce for over eight years.
Barbara was born on November 25, 1937, in Kansas City, Kansas to Colonel Carl W. and Lilian (Tedrow) McKenzie. Barbara graduated from William J. Travis High School in Richmond, TX in 1955. During one of her several moves due to her father’s occupation, Barbara attended Wyandotte High School in Kansas City Kansas, where she met Ben. They met in band class, and became high school sweethearts, dating for several years. Barbara went to nursing school and graduated with a Nursing Degree from Methodist Hospital of Dallas Texas. Following graduation, Barbara married Ben on July 12, 1959. Barbara worked as a Surgical Nurse and Surgical Supervisor, while her husband went to medical school. Ben graduated and was a General Practitioner and Surgeon. Barbara continued to work for many years as a Nurse, taking time off to have two children, then continued Nursing until she retired from Nursing in 1985.
Barbara enjoyed raising, and breeding Quarter horses, Appaloosa Horses, and Black Labrador Retrievers. She liked camping and hunting and fishing with her family. She was a long-time member of the Oregon Garden Club.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dr. (Doc) Bennett Uhlig of Westport; a daughter, Cynthia (Clint) Uhlig Kittrell of Pendleton, OR and a son, Bradley T. (Heather) Uhlig of Washougal, WA; Grandchildren: Alexandra, Jackson, Cassandra, Carl and Grace; and one great granddaughter, Willa Mae.
Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Barbara will be deeply missed.