Barbara (DeRock) Base age 86 of Lincoln passed away April 17, 2019. She was born January 3, 1933 in Long Beach, California to William and Minnie (Hughes) Anderson. Barb graduated from Wymore High School, Wymore, Nebraska. She was a sales manager for Culligan water and the Carriage Shop. Barb enjoyed going to the family cabin in Wyoming, all holidays, gardening and spending time outdoors. She loved antiquing and going to auctions. Barb was a founding member of the women’s bowling league at Parkway Lanes. Her team’s name was the Gemini’s. She played league pool at Madsen’s, loved to travel, walked at Gateway Mall and had 13 Christmas trees in her home for the Christmas holiday.
She is survived by daughter Deb Rupe of Lincoln, sons and daughters-in-law Dana and Barbara DeRock of Palm Coast, Florida, Davis and Gayla DeRock of Augusta, Kansas, Darin DeRock of Lincoln, Daniel and Paulette DeRock of Lincoln. 26 Grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. Daughter-in-law Jenny DeRock. Preceded in death by her husband Stephen Richard Base, former husband Bill DeRock, son Douglas DeRock, brother Art Anderson and sister Alma Kay Stachwick, daughter-in-law Judy DeRock.
Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Wyuka Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Friday, April 19th from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Wyuka Funeral Home.
Burial at Wyuka Cemetery.
Memorials to the People’s City Mission.
Our deepest condolences to all of the family at this time. Grandma Barbara was such a very special and loving lady. When Chris invited us to their Family Christmas shortly after our arrival here in Lincoln, Grandma Barbara was so loving to us and the kindness shown by all of the family just blew us away. They have made us feel such a very special part of their family ever since and every Christmas. Our heart and love is with all of you and with Grandma Barbara. She is a special gift that will never be forgotten. RIP in Grandma Barbara, we loved you very dearly. “Thank you” for all the love you shared with us and for making us feel as special as you did.
Darin, Jasmyn, Jade, Dylan, Maverick and family, you are all in my prayers at this difficult time. Your mom and grandma was such a sweet lady, I was glad to have met her. Enjoy your memories of her and draw strength from them. God Bless You.
My condolences go out to all the family. Aunt Barbra was a very fiesty and spirited woman. That’s what I remember her as. She was a great person and my favorite aunt. Even though I didn’t see her much she will always be in my memories. May she rest in piece in heaven. Love you aunt Barbra.
Sorry for your loss, dear Lisa.
It was an honor to know and share a wonderful friendship with Barb. We had many a long talk on the “patio” and shared in some very funny laughs about her boys. Barb, you will be missed. We love you.
Bruce and Jody
Loving,intelligent, hospitable, witty,sincere,never boring,honest are some of virtues of cousin Barbara. She got the best attributes of both of her parents. I always enjoyed visiting her.Deb, Dana, Davis, Darin, Daniel, and everyone else, I am sorry for your loss. Sorry for not being able to tell you in person.
Sorry to hear of Barbs passing. She was always smiling and happy. On many occasions had me and my family with her family over for a cook out or dinner and was always very welcoming and kind. She always cared so deeply about her children her home and her Grandchildren you could tell in everything she did for them. Glad to have met you Barb you were one in a million. My condolences go out to Chris Rupe and the rest of the Derock family.
Dear Deb-I was sorry to read about the loss of your mother. With sincere sympathy.
I worked with Barb and Culligan and she was always a funny, kind, generous woman. Later she also played pool with my stepmom, Barb Reifschneider. My thoughts go out the family.
I am sorry to hear that my Aunt Barbara passed away in April. I remember my Aunt was funny but a strong person when I was younger. We had so many fun times when she visit my Grandpa Andy and Grandma (Nana) and the Pool party out at the Hughes home in Spring Valley. I know that she can Rest In Peace now in heaven with my mom (her sister), her brother and parents. I am saddened that I could not send my condolences sooner but know that my heart goes out to her family and friends. Hugs always.