Barbara Lee Dillon
Passed: May 20, 2020
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Barbara Lee Dillon
Passed: May 20, 2020
Obituary
Barbara Lee Dillon, 84, of Goodyear, Arizona, died peacefully May 20, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Alan and Lola Mattal. Barbara graduated from Detroit’s Mackenzie High School.
She loved to cook and developed that love into a career as a food sales representative and author of several cookbooks. She volunteered her free time throughout her life, and for the last seven years she helped the patients at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Barbara used her seemingly limitless energy to pursue her passions which included world travel, singing, crocheting, and swimming.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Dillon. Barbara is survived by three loving sons; Bob Emmelkamp (Kat) of Mesa, AZ; Scott Emmelkamp (Debbie) of St, Louis, MO and James Emmelkamp (Cathy) of Highlands Ranch, CO. She is also survived by ten grandchildren.
Barbara was a lifelong member of the Unity church which provided her much joy, peace, and guidance. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to www.Unity.org or she would love it if you performed an act of kindness in her memory.
3 responses to Barbara Lee Dillon
Patty says:
May 29, 2020
I’m going to miss u my friend butterfly lady I. Love u my god hold u,close to him because he has a special gem get them angles straight
Jo says:
June 15, 2020
My dear sweet friend, I will always remember you fondly and love you always. We had some fun adventures that I will always cherish. You once said “ I love you to much to judge you “. I will never forget that comment, when I needed a comfort and a trusted friend . When I see butterflies I will always think of you and how blessed I was to call you friend.
Lee Blandino says:
June 16, 2020
Sweet Barbara. I always looked forward to seeing you on tuesdays. Your hands were never idle, so loved every hat you made with care – what a gift to our patients. And who at 93 goes zip lining thru the Alaskan forest? – Barbara. Loved your adventurous spirit. You were a great story teller & a very interesting person to visit with. I call you my friend. May you rest in peace. Love, Lee