Age 86, passed away on April 6, 2013. Barbara is a native of Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her daughter Dana (John) Hubbach; her grandchildren Mimi, Jeff (Jocelyn), Erinn, Chad, Kathleen, Robert (Katelyn); and great-grandchildren Elianna, Madeline, Amelia, Bella. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert K. Benkelman and her sons Bay and Charles. A Memorial Service for Barbara will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado. Donations are suggested to The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry Street, #700, Denver, CO 80246. Please share memories of Barbara and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.