- Date Of Birth: June 30, 1930
- Date Of Death: July 26, 2019
- City: Hasty
- State: Colorado
Barbara Jean was born at home in Hasty Colorado on June 30 1930. Schooled in Hasty, Colorado and met Russell at McClave High School in McClave, Colorado.
Barbara Jean Eckert was united in marriage to Russell Charles Reyher on June 8, 1947.
Russell and Barbara Jean established a home in McClave, Colorado where they raised two sons; Russell Edward and Randy Eugene.
Jeannie worked alongside her husband in Family farming, Ranching and Retail Stores.
In 1968 the Family immigrated to Canada to pursue Farming, cattle ranching and Thoroughbred racehorses.
In 1976 along with her husband and sons they started in the manufacturing of wood stoves later changing to gas Fireplaces, known as Kingsman Fireplaces.
Jeannie continued to work alongside her son Ed and grandson Charles after the passing of her son Randy and her husband Russell, up until she became ill in May 2019.
Jeannie was known as “grandma” to the office staff, employees and close friends.
Jeannie was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother.
She Loved her Family.
She is survived by her loving son Ed(Sue) Reyher, grandson Charles(Cindy) Reyher ,great-grandsons Deacon and Chace Reyher, sister in-law Judy (Reese) Nielsen, daughter-in-law Rhonda, grandchildren Shawn (Tara), Amanda, great-grandchildren Paige, Nathan, Brady, Dominic, Keiran, Emerson, and many other Family members and Friends.