Barbara Jane Postnikoff of Independence, Missouri, 49, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007, in Independence, Missouri.Barbara was born April 4, 1957, in Saskatoon, Saskatche wan, Canada, of Walter and Joy Postnikoff. She was the mother of three children. She resided most of her life in Independence, Missouri.She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts from The University of Missouri-Kansas City. Black and white photography was her passion, particularly Native American ruins.Barbara was called into the priesthood at The Community of Christ Church and ordained on December 28, 1997.

Barbara was the loving mother of three children, John Nephi, Heidi Marie, and Lindsey Ana. She enjoyed adventurous family vacations with her large family of five brothers and sisters and their loving families. One of Barbara’s major interests was hunting for and collecting unusual antiques.She was preceded in death by her son Nephi and her parents Joy and Walter Postnikoff. One of Barbara’s guiding quotes in life was “on the way to my dreams I got lost, and found a better one.”

You may honor her memory with a gift to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City, Missouri, 6301 Rockhill Rd. Suite 303 Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 361-3600 an organization dedicated to promote the development of self-esteem, values, and skills for boys and girls, ages 5-18, with special emphasis on youth from disadvantaged circumstances.Survivors include daughters, Heidi Olson and Lindsey and her husband John Linthicum; sisters, Cindy and her husband Alan Holshouser, Judith and husband Ron Yager; brothers, Mark and wife Cynthia Postnikoff, and Joseph Postnikoff ; 10 nieces and nephews; and a large extended family.Memorial Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 17, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 East 39th Street, Independence, Missouri 64055. Online condolences may be left for the family @ www.speakschapel.com. (Arrangements Speaks Suburban Chapel)