Barbara Ohmsen Obituary Barbara Shafer Ohmsen passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Barbara was a native of Roanoke, VA. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Kathleen Shafer, and her husband Ray. She was a member of the Williamson Road Church of the Brethren in Roanoke. Barbara graduated from Madison College and was a member Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. She was a lifelong supporter of JMU. She came to Portsmouth to teach at Woodrow Wilson High School. She was a former president of the PTA at Western Branch High School and lifetime member of the PTA of Virginia Barbara was very active in the Garden Clubs holding many roles. She was charter member of the Green Meadow Point Garden Club and served as president several times. She served as president of the Portsmouth Area Council of Garden Clubs, the Tidewater District, and the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs. She was an honorary president of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs and served on the boards for the South Atlantic Region and the National Garden Clubs. Barbara was also a Nature Camp trustee for many years. She is survived by her sons Mike (Cammy) and Greg (Michelle) and grandsons Casey (Jeni), Ryan and granddaughters Kristina and Rachel (Thomas and great-granddaughter Kendall), her sister, Priscilla (Don) Jamison, niece - Lynne Kinder, nephew - Mark (Eli), great nephew Joe and great nieces Kyra, Kate, and Grace. A viewing will be held at RW Baker and Company, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435 on Tuesday, October 5, from 6 to 8 p. m. A memorial service will be held at the same location on Wednesday, October 6 at 11 a. m. followed by a reception celebrating her life at the Portsmouth/Chesapeake Elks Log on Gum Road, Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, Barbara would be delighted if you would make a donation to the Nature Camp Foundation - https://www.naturecampfoundation.org/give/. Barbara Ohmsen Obituary (1933 - 2021) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Barbara+Ohmsen&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/barbara-ohmsen-obituary?id24978420 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Barbara-Shafer-Ohmsen/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Barbara Shafer Ohmsen passed away on 29 September 2021, surrounded by her family. A native of Roanoke, VA, she was a dedicated educator and active member of various community organizations. Barbara is survived by her sons, grandchildren, and extended family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A viewing for Barbara Shafer Ohmsen was held on 5 October 2021, followed by a memorial service on 6 October 2021. She was laid to rest at an unknown location. In lieu of flowers, donations were made to the Nature Camp Foundation in her memory. ### The Edited Obituary Barbara Shafer Ohmsen passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, 29 September 2021. Barbara was a native of Roanoke, VA. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Kathleen Shafer, and her husband Ray. She was a member of the Williamson Road Church of the Brethren in Roanoke. Barbara graduated from Madison College and was a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. She was a lifelong supporter of JMU. She came to Portsmouth to teach at Woodrow Wilson High School. She was a former president of the PTA at Western Branch High School and a lifetime member of the PTA of Virginia. Barbara was very active in the Garden Clubs, holding many roles. She was a charter member of the Green Meadow Point Garden Club and served as president several times. She served as president of the Portsmouth Area Council of Garden Clubs, the Tidewater District, and the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs. She was an honorary president of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs and served on the boards for the South Atlantic Region and the National Garden Clubs. Barbara was also a Nature Camp trustee for many years. She is survived by her sons Mike (Cammy) and Greg (Michelle) and grandsons Casey (Jeni), Ryan, and granddaughters Kristina and Rachel (Thomas and great-granddaughter Kendall), her sister, Priscilla (Don) Jamison, niece - Lynne Kinder, nephew - Mark (Eli), great-nephew Joe, and great-nieces Kyra, Kate, and Grace. A viewing will be held at RW Baker and Company, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435 on Tuesday, 5 October, from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the same location on Wednesday, 6 October, at 11 a.m. followed by a reception celebrating her life at the Portsmouth/Chesapeake Elks Lodge on Gum Road, Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, Barbara would be delighted if you would make a donation to the Nature Camp Foundation - https://www.naturecampfoundation.org/give/. Barbara Ohmsen Obituary (1933 - 2021) - Suffolk, VA - ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Barbara Shafer Ohmsen | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 88 years | | Birth | 1933 (estimated); Roanoke, VA | | Death | 29 September 2021; Suffolk, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------| | Barbara Shafer Ohmsen | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Ray Ohmsen | Spouse | -- | | Harry Shafer | Parent | -- | | Kathleen Shafer | Parent | -- | | Mike Ohmsen | Child | Unknown | | Greg Ohmsen | Child | Unknown | | Casey Ohmsen | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ryan Ohmsen | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kristina Ohmsen | Grandchild | Unknown | | Rachel Ohmsen | Grandchild | Unknown | | Priscilla Jamison | Sister | Unknown | | Lynne Kinder | Niece | Unknown | | Mark | Nephew | Unknown | | Joe | Great Nephew | Unknown | | Kyra | Great Niece | Unknown | | Kate | Great Niece | Unknown | | Grace | Great Niece | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Barbara Shafer Ohmsen was a native of Roanoke, VA. 2. She graduated from Madison College and was a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. 3. Barbara was a lifelong supporter of James Madison University (JMU). 4. She taught at Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth. 5. Barbara was a former president of the PTA at Western Branch High School and a lifetime member of the PTA of Virginia. 6. She was very active in various garden clubs, serving in multiple roles. 7. Barbara was a charter member of the Green Meadow Point Garden Club and served as president several times. 8. She held the position of president for the Portsmouth Area Council of Garden Clubs, the Tidewater District, and the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs. 9. Barbara was an honorary president of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs. 10. She served on the boards for the South Atlantic Region and the National Garden Clubs. 11. Barbara was a Nature Camp trustee for many years.