Barbara passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, on October 17th, 2021. She was born in Winnipeg on December 17, 1948. Barbara was predeceased by her first husband, Kent McDougall. She is survived by her loving husband Doug, her daughter Heather Nicol; her son Brad McDougall; step-son David Renton (Jennifer); her step-daughter Heather Sutherland (Scott); and her much-loved grandchildren Sam, Emma, Liam, Max, Lexi and Jaxon; and her brother George Johnson.
Barbara grew up in Winnipeg and settled in Calgary in 1972. An accomplished businesswoman, she worked at Smed Manufacturing for 10 years before joining Doug as a partner and employee of KLS Earthworks. Barbara was very active in the Alberta construction industry, and served on the Board of Directors for both Merit Contractors Association and the Alberta Construction Safety Association.
Barbara was an intelligent, passionate, often opinionated, caring and generous woman who had a lasting effect on the lives of family and friends. She had a clever and wicked sense of humour often using quotes from “Mrs. Brown’s Boys” or Robin Williams. Her strong spirit, incredible strength and goodness will be with us in our hearts forever.
There is no service, by request. A very special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and staff at the Victoria Hospice (RJH). If desired tributes may be made to:
Victoria Hospice Fund Development
4th Floor, Richmond Pavilion
1952 Bay Street
Victoria, BC. V8R 1J8
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Doug, Susan and I were both very sad to hear of Barbs passing. Our condolences to you and the rest of your family. We truly enjoyed the times we had together enjoying a nice glass of wine.
Brian and Susan Hardy
Hello Doug.
I was saddened to learn of Barbara’s passing. Although many years have passed since we last saw each other, the thoughts of Barb, you, & KLS are easily retrieved. In fact, it was only six weeks ago that I was sorting through my “special memories” box, and Barbara’s kind notes to me are still in there. I was so impressed by this lady – not only for her ability to work in a husband/wife partnership, but to do so within a man’s dirt digging and heavy equipment industry. She was firm and fair in negotiations and I was so grateful and proud to be a small (tiny) part of your success.
Please accept my sincere condolences Doug
Warmest regards
Doug and Family
Sending you our love and sincere condolences..
Our thoughts are with you and all the family thru this difficult time.