Barbara E. Chenoweth Obituary

Barbara E Chenoweth passed from this world on Thursday August 3rd. She was asleep at her home with family when she found peace. Barb was born in Staten Island in 1952 to tugboat captain Robert & nurse Mary formerly Izadore) Boehme, with older sister Evelyn and later younger sister Laurie. Young adult Barb excelled at independent thinking & her rebellious spirit took her west to live with hippies in the forests of Oregon where she met her first husband, Randy Carley. Jessica Carley was born of this union, but the marriage ended shortly after. In Texas Barb met and later married Gary Chenoweth from West Virginia and had a son Jamie Chenoweth. After two years, they divorced and Barb moved to her parents who had bought a farm in Tivoli NY. In the years of raising her two kids, Barb lived first in Tivoli and then for two decades in Columbia county where many happy memories and lasting friendships were made. Barb was always independent and hardworking; she taught herself carpentry and through employment in construction, found her calling as an engineering technician for the department of transportation where she worked until retirement. In 1996 tragedy struck when Jessie died in a car accident. Jessie's daughter Morgan Pazera, was then raised by Barb until adulthood. Morgan's daughter Jalicia Hernandez was the joy of Barbs days after retirement. Barbara loved to explore nature on a hike or in a boat, but she was equally content at home with her workshop and crafts. She was raised to be thrifty, resilient and hardworking and she was someone whose word and deeds were impeccable. Barb loved the community she lived in and she was always ready to volunteer her help. There will be a celebration of Life on Saturday August 12 from 1-4 p.m., at Guiseppi's restaurant.

Family and Friends are invited to bring pictures or share stories as we celebrate our love, respect and gratitude for Barbara. Food is providedGiuseppe's, 3680 NY-7, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. The family requests that any flowers or gifts of condolences be withheld. Instead they encourage you to make a small donation to Hospice of America. Hospice made it possible for Barb to comfortably stay at home for her last days.