Barbara Ford
Obituary
Barbara Romayne (Torr) Ford was born December 25, 1940 in Tulsa, OK with her twin sister to Arthur Donald and Romayne Margaret (Black) Torr. She passed from this life Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the age of 72. Barbara was a third-generation Tulsan. She graduated from Edison High School in 1959. She attended The University of Tulsa where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and received her Bachelor's of Arts degree from Oklahoma State University in 1965. She was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church where the magnificent stained-glass West Window was donated by her mother and grandmother in honor of her grandfather, Edward F. Black. She was also member of the Junior League of Tulsa, Antique Collectors Guild and Prime Time luncheon group. Likewise, Barbara had a great sense of adventure and dearly loved to travel.
Barbara was preceded in death by her grandparents, Fannie and Edward F. Black and Jessie and Arthur Torr; her parents; and her beloved dog, Pinrose. She is survived by her twin sister, Beverly Torr, sister, Carolyn McKinney; nephew, Don McKinney and his wife, Melinda; nieces, Carol Roberts and her husband, Dan, Kathy Duke, Leslie Stebbins and her husband, John, Donna Hovis, Torry Turnbow and her husband, Jason; great nieces and nephews, Katie and Walker McKinney, JD, Austin and Maggie Roberts, Wes, Emily and Caroline Duke, Lauren and Grant Stebbins, Cassidy and Sloan Romayne Turnbow; and Mark Ford.
At Barbara's request, all funeral services were private. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in her memory to First United Methodist Church, Sanctuary Lighting Fund, 1115 S. Boulder Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119.
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Tributes & Memories
Thinking of the Torr family today and the many wonderful times the Shearers and the Torrs played together from the time we were across the street from each other to the last time we were in Tulsa about 4 or 5 years ago with Frank & Ruth. We just took Christmas down (I know, a little late) and put the Chinese bowls that were a wedding present over 40 years ago. Trips to the zoo, playing school, ice skating on the front yard, birthday parties, Don & Romaine....many memories to make me smile today in the midst of the sorrow of losing Barbara.
Janie Shearer Calhoun
I am a dental hygienist and have worked for both Bruce and Brett Dieterlen for the past 19 years. Barbara was one of my regular patients throughout these years. I absolutely loved seeing her come in the office. She was such a ray of sunshine, always happy and upbeat, no matter what illnesses or problems she was facing. We had the most wonderful conversations, and I never minded her appointment running longer than the scheduled time! I feel truly blessed to have known her and I will never forget her.
Cheryl Bayouth
I am so filled with memories with you and beverley. Your mom was always so entertaining, too! We would take turns on the tennis court, and ride the chair-vator up and down the back staircase. Also, have loved running into both twins over the years. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with your family.
Kathrine Johnson McMahon
I have such fond memories of all the good times I had with Barbara and Beverly at your family home. And you both your girls having to put up with keeping me entertain while our Mother's visited. Barbara was a special Lady and I know she will truly be missed. I will your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
Marilyn Ennis Barnes