Barbara Ann Rule, 85 from Phoenix, Arizona passed away October 11, 2018 surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She grew up in Eagle, Colorado where she met and married James Rule, they were married for 56 years.
She is survived by her sister Nancy Rule (Larry), her son James Rule (Lisa), her daughter Julie Coulter (Bill). Her grandchildren Ryan Coulter (Karen), Lindsay Iles (Tom), Carrie Coulter, James Rule (Whitney), Heather Crawford (Will), Kim Rohr (Bill), Richard Brannon (Cynthia), Daniel Brannon (Alma), seventeen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, cousins.
After moving to Phoenix in 1966 Barbara went to work for Tolland, MacFarland Opthomology (Affiliated Eye Surgeons) where she retired in 1996. She is preceded in death by her father Thomas Doran, her mother Kim Doran, her husband James Rule, her sister Janet Geist and her daughter Joni Lenox.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. with a Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Terri & David Wiebe
Such a lovely, precious, fun lady! Praying for all of you.
Debi Plumlee
She was such a joy to visit with when we were in Phoenix. My mom, Aunt Georgie, told me many stories of her nieces when she lived in Eagle and how much she adored them. I am very thankful that I was able to get to know Barb & her family.
May God give you and your families peace and comfort during this time and may all the wonderful memories help ease your sorrow.
Myra Pearson
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many wonderful memories of staying with Barbara in Eagle Co. with Janet. She was a great sister.