Barbara B. Thornton Snow Unsworth Webb was born January 13, 1923 in Delta, Utah, the first child of Oliver Willis Thornton and Artemesia Bennett. She had a beautiful fair complexion, big green eyes and golden-brown hair. Barbara was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended Brigham Young University.
On May 10, 1943, Barbara married Ray H. Snow in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ray enlisted in the Air Force, and it wasn’t long before he was shipped out to “destination unknown” overseas during World War II. Barbara learned by v-mail that Ray was stationed somewhere in England repairing planes that were shot down or needed fixing.
Barbara and Ray were blessed with five children: Ray H. Jr., Michael D., Kathleen, Robert T., and Sean R. Barbara and Ray were later divorced in 1969.
Barbara worked for thirty years as a Court Clerk and Deputy Clerk for Davis County in Farmington, Utah. Barbara was an excellent dancer, artist, writer, and mother. She loved to travel, do genealogy and has written many family histories. Barbara served in many callings for her church including Visiting Teaching and served as Dance and Drama Director. Barbara loved music, especially musicals, and she had a lovely voice. Barbara sang in the church choir, enjoyed cooking, reading and was a great seamstress.
On September 30, 1971, Barbara was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple to Kenneth Leon Unsworth who brought with him five sons and one daughter. Barbara and Ken had many good years together. Barbara and Ken served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Chicago Illinois Temple from 1985 to 1986. Ken passed away June 23, 1997.
In 1999, Barbara met a nice elderly gentleman, Dean Webb, at a senior citizen’s dance in St. George, Utah. Their relationship developed and on December 10, 1999, they were married for time in the Salt Lake Temple. Their life together of twelve years was very happy and filled with friends, family, extended family and vacations, including several cruises. Dean passed away on July 7, 2011.
Barbara celebrated her 100th birthday on January 14. 2023 in St. George, Utah with family, extended family and friends. So many memories were shared, photographs taken and forever memories created.
Barbara passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023, in St. George, Utah. Her greatest treasure in life was her family. She loved her Savior, Jesus Christ and her membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Barbara is survived by her children Michael D. (Diane) Snow, Kathleen (Dennis) Crane, and Sean R. (LaDawn) Snow, 15 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren, as well as Barbara’s extended family. She is preceded in death by her sons Ray H. Snow, Jr., and Robert T. Snow.
Barbara has left a deep void in all our hearts. May we cherish all the memories we have of the great woman she was and the wonderful example she left for us all to follow. We will forever love and miss you Mom.
We want to express our thanks to all those who cared for Mom, especially Rose and Harold Webb and a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Seasons Heath and Rehabilitation Care Center in St. George, Utah.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday. May 13, 2023 at Larkin Mortuary Downtown, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am prior to the services. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
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Grandma was the absolute best. Some of my favorite memories are of grandma babysitting me when I was little, and then me visiting her in St. George. She was a true example to look up to. She lived a very long life and loved her family dearly. She will certainly be missed.
As my brother Morgan says, wevshould do our best to be pleased with Barbara's graduation. Undoubtedly, she is in a better place with no more suffering or strife. She's enjoying reunion with those who preceded her including several of her brother, Melvin W. Thornton's family.
Our prayers are with you.