Eakin, Barbara Ann

Barbara Ann Eakin, 69, of Webster, NY and formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, passed on to eternal life June 30, 2017 due to natural causes.  She was the daughter of Carl F. and Madge V. Brickner (both deceased) and was born January 27, 1948 in Van Wert, Ohio. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Paul Ward Eakin and by several  Brickner Family cousins. In her early years she worked at her family’s Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert, Ohio. She graduated from Ohio Northern University and initially taught in Delphos and Lima Ohio.   Barbara enjoyed a long New York teaching career and was a dedicated high school psychology and social studies teacher for 25 years in the Webster NY school district. She enjoyed a wonderful rapport with her students and still receives compliments and thanks from many of her former students. Barb  enjoyed retirement with her husband, and together they thoroughly enjoyed travelling, especially to Orlando, Lake Tahoe, and St. Martin FWI. Barbara was a true people person with a pleasant attitude and made friends easily wherever she went.  Barbara struggled through many serious medical issues in her retirement years, but was a true fighter with great attitude and spirit. Barbara will be greatly missed by her husband and friends.  Her overall arrangements are being coordinated by the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, Egypt NY (www.keenanfuneralhomes.com).  Calling hours in NY are private.  Barbara’s funeral service will be Saturday, July 8 at the Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos, Ohio, (www.harterandschier.com).  Burial will follow in the Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, Ohio next to her Mother.   In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions made in Barb’s memory to the West Webster Fire Department, 1051 Gravel Road, Webster, NY 14580.