Barbara Ann Spendlove

June 3, 1941 - March 30, 2021

Barbara Ann Hirschi Spendlove, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2021. She was born June 3rd, 1941, to Merlin C. Hirschi and Lola Barbara Beatty in Hurricane, Ut. She married her high school sweetheart, Clair Spendlove, in the St.George Temple on Dec. 12th, 1959. Barbara was raised and lived most of her life in Hurricane. She was a Tigerette, was involved in Chorus, a reporter on the paper staff & attended Girls State. She graduated from Hurricane High School in 1959. She cherished her friends! Her best friends from her youth have remained close throughout her entire life, getting together as often as they could. She truly loved them. Barbara lived in Long Beach, CA for two years while Clair was serving in the Navy in the South Pacific. They returned to Hurricane to raise their children near family, where she lived the rest of her life. She loved being involved in the community and enjoyed serving on the Peach Days committee. Barbara worked for Doug Garner in the old Lin’s store until they moved to Garners Clothing on State Street in Hurricane. She also worked as a receptionist for Dr. Kenneth Heaton, and then for Dr. Kelly Lundeen. She worked for Dr. Tom Callahan doing medical records and then transferred to IHC in the medical records department. She retired in 2014. She loved to sew. She was a very good seamstress and loved making baby quilts and burp cloths for all the new moms in her family and ward. She loved being involved with the American Legion, and Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and working on genealogy. In her spare time she could be found attending all the plays at the Rattlin D. Playhouse, The Hurricane Theatrical, and concerts in the park. She loved going to the movies and out to lunch with friends and especially her monthly cousin dinners. Barbara has dedicated her life to serving in various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. She has held callings in Relief Society, Young Women’s, and Primary. She had a beautiful Soprano voice and loved singing in the choir. She was a valiant visit teacher and was a friend to all. She had a strong testimony and wasn’t afraid to share it. Her family was everything to her! She never missed a sporting event, Orchestra Concert or various events her grandchildren were participating in. She loved her extended family as well and never missed a baby blessing, baptism, or a wedding. She was the first to call for every birthday and genuinely cared about you. Barbara is survived by: her three children, Sheri Pendleton of Opp, AL, Merlin (Kellie) Spendlove of Hurricane, Ut, and Janet (Tony) Ballard of Rockville, Ut. She had twelve grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Siblings: Brother, Tom (Kitty) Hirschi of Hurricane, Ut. Sister, Paula Arriola, of Hurricane, Ut. Brother Richard (Ruth) Hirschi of LaVerkin,Ut, Step-brother Jim Coleman, of St George, UT. Barbara is preceded in death by: her husband, Clair J. Spendlove; Her parents, Merlin C Hirschi and Lola Barbara Hirschi Campbell. Step father, Keith M. Campbell; Sister, Vera Jean Hirschi and step brothers, Joe Campbell and Kenny Campbell. Sister-in-law Kaye Hirschi (Tom), and Step-Sister Arlene Ward. The family would like to thank the caring Doctors and Nurses in the Covid ward at the St.George Hospital for their kindness and devotion shown at such a difficult time. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Legion Sterling Russell Post 100. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 9th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at The Red Brick Church in Hurricane, Utah. The Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at the Hurricane City Cemetery. For streaming and viewing of the Funeral service click the link https://bit.ly/3mvmJmZ