Barbara Ann (Barnett) Welchance

LINCOLN

  Barbara Ann Welchance died at Lincoln Park Manor, Lincoln, KS on March 12, 2025. She was born March 26, 1942 in Kingsville, TX. She was given, by her birth parents, three weeks later to Captain and Mrs. John Lacy Barnett. They adopted her two years later in San Antonio, TX. Captain Barnett died in 1958. Barbara and Mrs. Barnett then moved to North Benton, WA. Barbara graduated from Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie, WA. During this time, she had a horse named Pete and she won several belt buckles riding him in barrel races. Pete was later killed by a bear.

  Barbara married Kenneth Welchance in Galveston, TX. Shortly thereafter, they moved to San Antonio where daughter Karen was born. In 1998, the family moved to Lincoln, KS where they lived out their days.

  Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, daughter Karen, and great granddaughter Valoree Leann Higle. She is survived by three grandchildren, Chris Hoffman, Ahsley Ochoa, and Crystal Hoffman; and 14 great grandchildren.

  Barbara lived many years in the “High Rise” in Lincoln and was loved by all. She brought joy and happiness to all who knew her. She will be missed by all.

  Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Hall Chapel in Lincoln.

  Graveside service: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Lincoln City Cemetery.

  In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials may be made to Lincoln Park Manor, c/o, Hall Chapel, PO Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.

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