Barbara Weddel (Age 70)
Barbara Weddel, age 70, accessed Heaven on 24 January 2024, the day of God’s choosing.
She is survived by her husband and best friend, David her beloved children Patrick and his wife Dane, Sean and his wife Carolyn, grandsons Colton and Teddy, and her golden retriever and devoted companion “Gracie Lou.” She is also survived by her siblings; Ann Gosack, Nancy Sutton and Tom Sutton, numerous nieces and nephews and MANY cherished friends.
Proceeding her in death are her father and mother, Matthew and Jeanne Sutton, her golden retrievers MacTavish, Chamberlain, Hancock, Beau and Reagan.
Her love of life, her compassion for animals, and her understanding of human frailty, and her great sense of humor made her a magnet to all. She is now with Jesus, basking in the light of His glory in eternal celebration.
A celebration of life will be held at Crozet Fellowship Church, 470 Twinkling Springs Road on 17 February, at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (www; dvgrr.org) or checks can be mailed to 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, PA 17569 annotating that this is in memorial of Barbara Weddel.
The following memorial event is planned.
Celebration of Life
02/17/2024 02:00 PM to 02:45 PM
Crozet Fellowship Church
470 Twinkling Springs Road
Crozet , Virginia 22936
Submitted by Teague Funeral Service
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