Barbara L. Firestone

Barbara L. Firestone, 73, of Noblesville, passed away on July 22, 2019 at Hamilton Trace in Fishers, Indiana. She was born on April 3, 1946 to the late Wilbur and Martha (Homsher) Ross in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Barb was a 1964 graduate of South Side High School in Fort Wayne. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Ball State University in 1968 and her master’s degree in 1970 from IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne). 

Barb was a passionate and dedicated teacher for more than 25 years. She began her career with Fort Wayne Community Schools teaching first and second grades. She spent the next several years as a stay at home mom, devoting herself to raising her children. She eventually returned to the classroom and finished her career as a third grade teacher at St. Monica School in Indianapolis. 

While she loved her years as a teacher, her primary focus has always been her family. Barb rarely missed a school or sporting event for any of her children or grandchildren. She also had an appreciation for art and was a collector of pottery, stained glass, baskets and unique wall pieces. 

Barb is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jerry Firestone; daughter, Angela (Craig) Koven; son, Mark (Sierra) Firestone; sister, Linda Thurman; and grandsons, Grant and Blake Koven.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 31 from 4-8 pm at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville. Visitation hours will briefly pause at 6:00 pm for a time of prayer and a celebration of her life. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Teachers’ Treasures, 1800 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201; or at teacherstreasures.org

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