Barbara Anderson of Manteca passed away in her home with her family and pets surrounding her on July 20, 2018 at the age of 75.

   She is survived by her two brothers, Merrill Gadbut of Ripon, Melvin and wife Debbie Gadbut of Manteca.  Her daughters Susuan Anderson of Manteca, Beverly Springer and husband Mark Springer of ID, Sara De La Cruz of Manteca, her grandchildren Kevin Black of ID, Carlos De La Cruz of Manteca, Alex De La Cruz and Emily Herrera of Manteca, Michael Springer from ID, and one great grandchild Jeremiah De La Cruz of Manteca and her niece and nephew.

   Barbara did payroll for 33 years between Safeway meat plant, 18 years, and Lodi Unified, 15 years. Barbara had the biggest heart she loved all her children from her daughters to all her foster kids she raised.  She loved spending time with all her grandchildren and great grandchild.  She enjoyed her Iris’s her bougainvillea and all her animals.  She taught all us kids to be the person we are today.  Barbara will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.

   A small private family service will be held.  A celebration of life will follow at a later date.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin

Monday, July 30, 2018