Barbara Diviney

Barbara Jean Diviney (Nee Young), 85, passed away Sunday February 26, 2012 at North Point Skilled Nursing, Paola, KS. Barbara was born March 13, 1926 in Carrington, ND to Archie M. Young and Alma M. Silvus. Always an independent woman, Barbara was an accomplished homemaker, a member of Eastern Star, and an avid bridge and dominos player. After moving from Liberal, KS to Paola in 2005, she volunteered at the Paola Senior Center for several years. She will be missed by her family and her many friends. The family wishes to thank the staff at North Point Skilled Nursing and Odyssey Hospice for their care and compassion. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Charles and Chester Young, and sister Kathleen Young Hoff. She is survived by son Ernest M. "Spark" Diviney and wife Gerri of Paola, KS; daughter Patricia K. Diviney and husband Steve Garrison of Olga, WA; grandsons Kirk Diviney (Tracy) and Michael Diviney (Libby), great grandchildren Ashley, Samantha, Dean, and Alex Diviney of Spring Hill, KS; brothers Jack Young (Jean) of Reno, NV and Archie Young of Port Orchard, WA; sisters-in-law Veleta Young and Pat Young of Bellingham, WA; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.