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Barbara J. (Pesta) Cook
December 11, 1946 ~ October 23, 2015 (age 68) 68 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Clyde Marshall Family
October 28, 2015 12:35 PM
Pesta Family, we were very sadden to hear the new of Barb's passing. Pesta is more than a grocery store. Barb and others made it a place where everyone felt welcomed and respected. It really felt nice to walk into the store over the years after moving away and always being recognized and having a nice conversation. The service was given with care and generosity. Barb will truly be missed.
Clyde Marshall's Family
Clyde Marshall's Family
Message from Roger KIrkpatrick
October 26, 2015 2:42 PM
I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing away.
She was very friendly and helpful
She was very friendly and helpful
A candle was lit by Valary Hoover
on October 26, 2015 3:59 AM
Message from Valary Hoover
October 26, 2015 3:58 AM
I grew up down the street from Pesta's. Barb was always there to greet you when you came in the door of the shop. I was there almoat eveey day when we lived on Lincoln. She was a sweet person. She will be missed. Sorry for your loss!!
Message from Janet Puskarich
October 25, 2015 11:42 PM
I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She was truely a wonderful woman. Always a smile and kind words and willing to help out in any way. She will be greatly missed.
My prayers for comfort and peace to all the family.
My prayers for comfort and peace to all the family.
Message from Cheryl Taylor
October 25, 2015 8:23 PM
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Message from Tony Colabella
October 25, 2015 3:32 PM
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Barb. l had the pleasure to know the entire Pesta Family for years. Again please accept my condolences and it saddened me on Barb passing.
A candle was lit by Tony Colabella
on October 25, 2015 3:24 PM
Message from Colleen and Brad Greene
October 25, 2015 1:24 PM
We are so very sorry and saddened to learn of Barb's passing. She was an amazing woman who was dedicated to her family and her store. I once wrote an article just a few short years ago for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Pesta's Country Market. I watched how much Barb would put into a day of work and how she'd prepare all the fresh foods and run the deli. She was non-stop! Barb was also our neighbor and I will sure miss bumping into her now and then. Our deepest sympathies to George and all the Cook and Pesta families.
Message from Barry Congressi
October 25, 2015 12:51 PM
My thought, prayers and condolences to her family. Mostly to George, my classmate, class of 1959. Rest in peace Barbara.
Message from The Wanchic Family ~ Aggie, Diane (McAfee), David, Katrina (Mills)
October 25, 2015 12:50 PM
If you are lucky enough, you will run across a few people in your life that are extraordinary. Barb Pesta Cook is one such person. As Barb would say she 'went to the school of hard knocks'. Truth be told, she had forgotten more about good business than most these days would learn in a lifetime. We are going to so miss hearing Barb's greeting...."Good morning Pesta's we have Fresh green peppers 2 for a dollar, corn straight from the farm, ham salad made fresh this morning"......or having a hot cup of tea and a plate of cheese, fruit or 'crumpets' delivered to us while we browsed through the shop .....From the moment you crossed the threshold of Pesta's Country Market, and the bell rang above your head, you entered another world where you were not just a customer, you were considered family. The Wanchic family want to extend our deepest sympathy to the Cook and Pesta families. We feel that we have lost one of our own family members with Barb's passing - she was so very, very special to each of us. Heaven is so lucky to have gained a beautiful soul and we were all so lucky to have had her in our lives. When it is our time, I'm sure she'll be greeting all of us with tea and cookies as we approach the gates of heaven.
A candle was lit by Classmate Sandy Warrick Murphy.
on October 25, 2015 11:43 AM
Message from The Washels, John and Bonnie
October 24, 2015 7:46 PM
I'm so saddened by Barb's passing. I Saw her last year when I stopped by the store to pick up some things. She looked wonderful! We caught up on some. I will never forget how good she was to my mother in law, Margaret. She was beyond helpful to her. Sadly, I never got back to the store again and was just shocked to see this. I also had no idea she was ill.
Fly high Barb and make sure Linda knows you're there in heaven!
Fly high Barb and make sure Linda knows you're there in heaven!
A candle was lit by John and Bonnie Washel
on October 24, 2015 7:38 PM
A candle was lit by Cory, Bridget and Dustin
on October 24, 2015 5:45 PM
Message from Steve
October 24, 2015 1:06 PM
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Barb. It was an honor to have known such a great person and I will truly miss her. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time. I pray that God will grant you and your family the strength needed to get through this moment in your life. My most sincere condolences. Barb will be terribly missed and cherished in our memories forever.
Message from Cindy Harcharik
October 24, 2015 7:10 AM
Dear Pesta Family, Barb was a beautiful soul, and I am so very sorry to read of Her passing. I will never forget the first time I was at your store, with my friend Nancy, when Barb found that we were shopping on our lunch hour, she immediately made us sandwiches (at no charge of course)! Every time I have stopped by your store, everyone is so very kind and welcoming. Your family has lost so very much this year, prayers for you all. God Bless.
A candle was lit by Dale & Joyce (Layne) Hatfield -- God Bless...
on October 23, 2015 9:43 PM
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