Barbara, 64, passed on October 3, 2009. Beloved daughter of Thelma I. Sterkel; loving mother of Anthony I. McCauley; devoted sister of Deborah A. (Gerald) Herbst and Jo Ellen (Ronald) Ames; aunt of Michelle and Casey Herbst, and Kelly and Christopher Ames; great aunt of Morgan Ames; and grand mastress of Comet her granddoggie. She was preceded in death by her father Harry Sterkel. A Memorial Service in her memory will be held Saturday, October 17, 11:00 am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Denver Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80231, or The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry St. # 700, Denver, CO 80246. Please share your memories of Barb on our guestbook by connecting to the link below.