Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Barbara Berendzen Obituary
Barbara was born September 7, 1946, in Joplin, Missouri, to Joseph and Irene (Macario) Bazin.
She graduated from Helias High School in Jefferson City in 1964. She continued her education at Central Missouri State University, graduating in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education. She had an exemplary teaching career in the following Missouri schools: St. Stanislaus Elementary school in Wardsville; Scotland County R-1 Elementary in Memphis; St. Joseph's Elementary in Salisbury; Valle Catholic Elementary in Ste. Genevieve; Salem Elementary; completing her 34 year career at Sacred Heart Elementary school in Sedalia. Her enthusiasm and passion for teaching was felt by every student that she touched.
She served in various social and community leadership roles including the Jefferson City Diocese Pastoral Council from 1976 to 1984, Co-Chair of the North Central Missouri United Way charity drive in 2009, and she was appointed to the Missouri State Council for the Arts in 2012. She is a member of Quota International and has served many roles in the Catholic Church parishes in which she lived.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 45 years, Sam Berendzen of Kirksville, her son Sam C. Berendzen of St. Peters, MO, and friend Kenna Heitman of Elsberry, MO, son Jay Berendzen and wife Rachel of Webster Groves, MO, and daughter Marianne Eldridge and husband John of Lee's Summit, MO. Barbara has eight grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Joe Bazin and wife Marcella of Topeka, KS, John Bazin and wife Karen of Winston-Salem, NC, and three sisters, Beth Buckley and husband Jim of Sedalia, MO, Kate Bazin of Mexico, MO, and Julie Borchers and husband John of Nevis, West Indies.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Bazin, and mother Irene Bazin.
A visitation will be held in Kirksville at the Davis Playle Hudson Rimer Funeral Home on May 1st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. A second visitation will be held at the McLaughlin Funeral Home in Sedalia Missouri on May 2nd, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:15 p.m., and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00a.m. May 3rd at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sedalia. Final Christian burial will be at St. Stanislaus cemetery in Wardsville, Missouri following the mass.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to either North Missouri Hospice, or Sacred Heart School.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Berendzen
May 9, 2013
We send our sincere condolences to the Berendzen and Bazin families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Greg and Kate Hurley Morton
Briidget Bauer
May 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Sam and the family. I met Barbara only one time, but I feel I know her through her tremendous friendship with my sister Bea. What a rock! You made a difference in so many lives.
Marilyn Johnson
May 5, 2013
Sorry to hear about Barbara. Every time I saw her she had a bright smile. She will be missed.
Molly Quinn-Henke
May 2, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cindy Schreiner
May 2, 2013
My prayers and condolences to Barbara's family. She was a gift to Sacred Heart School and her students. I will always remember her enthusiasm and her butterflies she hatched for her students. She will be missed!
Kevin J. Menefee
May 2, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
May 1, 2013
We're so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. Our condolences to Sam and the family, and to all the Bazins. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ted and Donna Agniel
Karen & Tanner Ellis
May 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are going out to the family of Mrs. Berendzen. She was a wonderful lady and teacher. My son had her in 1st grade and always loved her and always remember her. She will be missed my many.
John Menefee, Jr
April 30, 2013
I send my condolences to the family.
Esther DeGraff
April 30, 2013
May God be with all of you in this time of loss. Barb was always a bright spot in my day at Sacred Heart School. She made the sunshine to all of her students. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
April 30, 2013
To the Bazin/Berendzen family: It was a special time working with Barbara when she taught at Sacred Heart. She was Kaleb's teacher and was Andrea's Speech coach in grade school/Junior High. She was a great person to know and had heart for all of her students. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Steve, Ann (Anita) Twenter Dove and kids.
Showing 1 - 11 of 11 results
Make a Donation
in Barbara Berendzen's name
Memorial Events
for Barbara Berendzen
How to support Barbara's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Barbara Berendzen's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
