Barbara Schone

Barbara Schone

October 13, 1940 - April 06, 2007

Barbara Schone

October 13, 1940 - April 06, 2007

Obituary

Barbara Jean Schone, age 66, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on April 06, 2007 Good Friday at her home in Mission Viejo, California after a courageous three year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a twenty-five year survivor of breast cancer.

Barbara was born on October 13, 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas, one of four children to parents John and Anna Fabac. She attended Wyandotte High School and Kansas City, Kansas Junior College. She married her ‘high school sweetheart,’ Don Schone, on May 27, 1961 and together they moved to Downey, California. Barbara was part of Downey North American Aviation during the first moon landing. In 1970 they moved to the planned community of Mission Viejo, California with their two sons, Scott and Steve. She worked for Mission Viejo Company MVC, Public Relations-Community Development, from 1971 until her retirement in 1997.

Barbara devoted much of her retired life to volunteer work and historical MVC alumni projects within the community. On February 5, 2007, she was honored with the televised ‘Community of Character Award’ by the Mission Viejo City Council. Her close family and many MVC friends attended.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Don; sons, Scott wife Kathleen and Steve; grandchildren Andrew and Annaka; brothers, Bill and John Fabac of Kansas City, Kansas; sister, JoAnn Fabac DaSilva of Las Vegas, Nevada; sister-in-law Alice Schone Adams of Athol, ID; brother-in-law, Hugh Schone of Garden Grove, California and a nephew and four nieces in California, Kansas and Idaho.

Funeral Mass and services will be held Friday, April 13, 2007 at 10:30am at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Mission Viejo, followed by a luncheon reception to celebrate Barbara’s life at the Mission Viejo Country Club and then burial ceremony at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Lake Forest, California.

Barbara Fabac Schone’s special qualities of kindness, consideration and devotion to family and friends will be dearly missed. She will be forever in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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167 responses to Barbara Schone

  1. I’ll miss my “bestest” girl friend ever!! We’ve been miles apart for years but not out of each other’s memories and hearts!! I’ll see you later Barb.

  2. When you left this earth, a lot of class left with you. I remember our last laugh over the phone. Brenda and I miss you and “Love” you deeply “Cuss”. Keep the Angels in line… Love, Cousin Jerry & Brenda Bruce

  3. My Aunt Barbara
    When I look back over all the pleasant memories I have of my Aunt Barbara one memory stands out; that of her brushing my hair and telling me in her sweet voice how pretty I was and how special it was to be a girl. Maybe because she had only sons, or maybe because she was always so feminine and a beuaty queen herself, or maybe it was just her sweet, genuine personality–probably all these things and more, but I know that she was always an example to me of what a real lady should be. In a time when roles of women were changing she was a beautiful example of how fantastic it was that females could enjoy and succeed in roles previously open only to males witout having to sacrifice the qualities of loveliness a lady should possess. She was graceful, pretty, always a wonderful hostess, ready with a genuine smile, kind, loving and most importantly to me she taught me at a young age that to be a female was a wonderful thing that would never limit me and should always be displayed to the fullest. She was a perfect example of a good wife, mother, and a career woman and the courage and attitude she displayed throughout her illness and her life is uniquely admirable. I loved her very much just as she loved everyone she ever knew. I thank God for making her and my Uncle Don my Aunt and Uncle.
    Kristen Adams Luttrell
    daughter of Alice Schone Adams

  4. My deepest sympathy in the loss of Barbara. I am sorry I was just recently made aware of her passing. Hugs and prayers go out to all of her family and friends.

  5. Steve Schone says:

    My dear mother was the most caring, giving, and selfless person I have ever known.
    As my life continues and the profound sadness begins to lift, I appreciate her unique gifts more each day. She’s still the first one I think of when I have something to share, or need advice. She taught me to be kind, honest and live with integrity. I miss her but know her warm and nurturing spirit will be with me always.

    I love you mom.

    Steve

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