Barbara B. Eicholz passed away peacefully, and surrounded by her loved ones, on May 18, 2012, at Driftwood Heathcare Center in Santa Cruz. Born in Cornwall, England, at 9 months of age, Barbara immigrated to the United States with her parents and sister. She graduated with a B.S. in Education from Indiana State University. Barbara enjoyed a six-year career as a first grade teacher. After the births of her children, she embarked on a twenty-year retail career with J.C. Penney. In 1985, Barbara retired from J. C. Penney.

Barbara loved her retirement! She enjoyed walking, Tai Ji, and socializing at the Louden Nelson Carnation Café and Grey Bears. She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grand children, and extended family.

Barbara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Catherine Bunting Eicholz Newman and Marty Newman of Santa Cruz; her son and daughter-in-law: John Eicholz and RoseAnn Mazzone of Scotts Valley; her grandchildren Lauren, Matthew, Ethan, Katie and Jackie; and her great-grandchildren Sydney and Makenzie. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Green, of Indianapolis, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Louden Nelson Community Center, Grey Bears and Hospice of Santa Cruz, are preferred. Services will be held Monday, May 21, 2012 at 4pm at Oakwood Cemetery in Santa Cruz. Barbara will be deeply missed and always remembered. We love you!