Barbara Marie (Harvey) Hirsch, 85, passed away January 21, 2022 at Vintage Park in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was born to William and Ora (Burch) Harvey February 24, 1936, in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was the 3rd child of 5. She grew up in Hiawatha, and attended Hiawatha Schools. Her first job was at the theaters, where she meet the love of her life Robert (Bob) Hirsch. They were married December 6, 1953. To this union was born 6 children.

Barbara worked at several different jobs in her life. Her early years she worked at the drive in theater and indoor theater in Hiawatha. She worked as a school cook in Powhattan, Kansas for several years, she also worked at Dixie Cream donut shop in Hiawatha, Kansas. Her most important job was as wife and mother.

 Barbara was a member of The United Methodist Church in Powhattan, Kansas, The United Methodist Women, and Wenger Legion Post Auxiliary 373. She also was a member of The Elks Ladies and Eastern Star.

She was an avid Nascar fan, loved to play Bingo, went on “Our Gang” road trips. In her younger years she sewed clothing for all her children. She also loved to knit sweaters for her family. She helped to weave mats for the homeless.

Barbara is survived by her Daughter in Law Susan Hirsch Netawaka, Peggy (Rick) Hutchison Wakarusa KS, Fred (Joan) Abilene KS, Terry (Jean) Hiawatha KS, and Ron, Sabetha KS. Grandchildren Jenna (Art) Merriman Shawnee KS, Jessica (Philip) Jeffery Tonganoxie KS, Danielle Hutchison Overland Park KS, Bryan (Kelsee) Hirsch, Horton KS, Michelle (Doug) Niehues, Holton KS, Brent (Abbey) Hays KS, Michael Hirsch, Hiawatha KS, Steven Hirsch Sabetha KS, Ashley (Paul) Janzen Hesston KS, April Braxdale, Sabetha KS, Great Grandchildren, Zoe and Xander Merriman, Aria and Ella Jeffery, Soyer and Shelbii Coan, Rachel and Charlotte Hirsch, Henry Niehues, Lucy Hirsch, Ellie Janzen, Alyssa Braxdale And 2 more expecting great grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert (Bob) Hirsch, brothers Duane, Carter, Fred and David Harvey, Sons, Robert (Bobby) and Walter Bryan Hirsch.

Funeral Services are planned for 2 PM, Monday, January 24, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Powhattan, KS with interment to follow at the Powhattan Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 12 noon on Sunday where the family will meet with friends from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. that evening.

Memorials are suggested in her name and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home 124 S. 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434. Online condolence may be sent to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com