Barbara Jane Mehner

Barbara Jane Mehner

May 05, 1958 - August 31, 2005

Barbara Jane Mehner

May 05, 1958 - August 31, 2005

Obituary

It is impossible to relate in words the impact Barbara Jane Jamison Mehner had on her family, the community around her, and the world as a whole. She spread joy wherever she went, inspiring those around her with unconditional love and compassion. Whether it was in a doctor’s office or at the local elementary school or at a church activity, Barbara Mehner’s gentle and bright countenance served as a window to us all of our Savior Jesus Christ. In her forty seven years here on earth, she helped those who had the privilege to be in contact with her feel a little bit closer to heaven.
Barb graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in Humanities and a minor in Spanish. During her college years she served in humanitarian programs in Israel and Guatemala. She was married on August 15, 1980 in the Los Angeles Temple for time and all eternity to Glenn Robert Mehner. At church she served in several callings, including Young Women’s president, Primary president, girl’s camp director, and most recently, taught early morning seminary to teenagers. She was a devoted wife and remarkable mother to her four daughters, Brooke Marie, Shannon Elizabeth, Meredith Lynn, and Allyson Bren; teaching and inspiring through the love and passion she had for life and the gospel of Jesus Christ. She loved all of the arts, and founded Arroyo Vista Children’s Theater nonprofit organization in order to help elementary school kids discover their inner potential for greatness. Through the 12 productions she directed, the last one while she was in the midst of rigorous chemotherapy, she touched a countless number of children’s and parent’s lives and taught us all to believe in our ?possibilities?.
Barb fought stage four Melanoma cancer valiantly for the past ten months and endured excruciating pain with dignity, compassion and love. Though she will be missed dearly by all those who had the privilege to know her, the pain is eased through the knowledge that her family will see her once again. ?These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.? John 16:33 We love Barb and thank the Lord for the precious years we shared with her.

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53 responses to Barbara Jane Mehner

  1. Dear Mehner family,
    We are so saddened to hear of Barb’s passing. Thanks for sharing your kind thoughts on the peace you have felt during this time – it brings peace to all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Love, Loree

  2. Lori Ruseler says:

    Dear Glenn,
    I can hear Him say, ‘Well done good and faithful servant’… I was so touched, and moved to tears in your wife’s service today. I am saddened for your great loss and the void that is sure to be left, but I am also so very inspired by the faith, devotion and the great reward that is so evident in your family. She was truly a woman after her Father’s heart…A woman of excellence! God Bless you & yours and may He continue to comfort you.

  3. Lori Ruseler says:

    Dear Glenn,
    I can hear Him say, ‘Well done good and faithful servant’… I was so touched, and moved to tears in your wife’s service today. I am saddened for your great loss and the void that is sure to be left, but I am also so very inspired by the faith, devotion and the great reward that is so evident in your family. She was truly a woman after her Father’s heart…A woman of excellence! God Bless you & yours and may He continue to comfort you.

  4. Dear Glenn and family,
    Kathryn and I always will hold dear the memories we have of our association with Barb, beginning with our time spent together with her in Israel. May God bless you with strength to face the days and months ahead, and may He encircle you with the arms of His love.
    With warm and tender regards,
    Mark and Kathryn Mattox

  5. Dear Glenn, Brooke, Shannon, Dee Dee and Ally:

    You have been in our thoughts and prayers so often lately. It is said that one’s success in life is measured by the memory they leave behind. Barb truly has left indelible memories as one of the most Christ-like people we have ever met. Our children carry the theater “bug” with them because of Barb. May the Lord bless and comfort you at this time. Wish we could be there.

    Love,
    Mike and Kerri Birch

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