Barbara Schaerrer, a former member of the Bloomington 7th
Ward, a dedicated and longtime temple worker, outstanding B7 Relief Society
president, and all-around good friend, slipped into eternity on May 29, 2013 after
a brief but valiant battle with cancer. She
and husband Doug retired to St. George and still own a home in the neighborhood
but they returned to Lindon several years ago to be closer to family, including
four kids and 13 grandchildren.
Barbara loved sports, but her favorite was baseball. The first of three children born to Glen and
Beulah Berge of Payson, she took on the role of “bat boy” for the
semi-professional teams on which her father played or coached. Later, Barbara also became an excellent
player and coach. She earned a degree in
Physical Therapy from Utah State University then went on the teach PE at high
schools in Phoenix, Arizona and Orem.
Barbara will always be remembered among the sisters of the
B7 Relief Society for her big happy smile, her firm handshake and flowers on
the table every Sunday morning.Sister Schaerrer made a difference in the world during her lifetime and will be missed by those who knew and loved her.