Barbara "Bammy" May White passed away at home in Middleton, Idaho on the afternoon of December 29, 2019, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara was the second of three children born to Robert and Zella (Dealy) Barker on June 23, 1944 in Emmett, Idaho. Barbara was a strong-willed woman, and accomplished many great things in her lifetime. When she was young she modeled, sang on the radio, and married at the young age of 16; a romance that did not last long. In 1965 Barbara found love and married Marvin, a young man who made her a military wife - and shortly thereafter, a Mother. Together they spent their early years of marriage near the Naval base in San Diego, California. Once Marvin retired from the Navy in 1973, they moved their family of 7, which included four boys and one baby girl, to settle down in Middleton, Idaho. After obtaining her GED Barbara attended BSU, worked for Port of Hope, and was a Foster Mother to many children. Barbara attended Barber College, and opened "Barbara's Barber Shop" in Caldwell, Idaho that was successfully in business for many years. She was a long-time member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Nampa Aerie #2103, played on many dart leagues, and bartended for many years at "Our Place Saloon" (Now Vault 21 Club) in Middleton, Idaho. She loved to paint, make dolls and care for her many dogs she had in her lifetime. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Keith White, Mother and Father, younger sister Silvia Robinson, older brother Carl Boyce, Grandmother Hatti Dealy, and many other family members. She is survived by her sons; Merrick "Mick" K. White (Nicole), Mylin K. "Bud" White (Jeri), Robert F. White, Mivon K. "Kirk" White (Tracy), Marneil K. "Kelly" White, daughter Silvia K. "Kim" Lane (Scott), and Step-Children Marty K. White, Marvin K. White Jr., and Michael K. White, 24 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a viewing that will be held Friday, January 3, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Zeyer Funeral Chapel located at 83 N Midland Blvd Nampa, ID. On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. the family would again like to welcome anyone who would like to attend her graveside services to the Middleton Cemetery located at 23660 Cemetery Rd Middleton, ID. Immediately following there will be a potluck style celebration of life at The Vault 21 Club located at 21 N Dewey Ave Middleton, ID - Please bring side dish and favorite memory to share. Children are welcome to the celebration due to the establishment being closed for business until 4:00 p.m. Any flowers or donations may be sent to The Vault 21 Club at the address listed above. If you have any further questions, please contact Kim at 208-585-9829.
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