Barbara Bliven Obituary
BLIVEN, Barbara Owens, 74, of Tampa, passed away September 16, 2005. She was cherished as a daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. She loved nothing more than having her family together for any occasion. Her laugh was infectious and her smile bright. Barbara was a gifted china painter who was active in the World Organization of China Painters and the Tampa Bay Porcelain Artists. She served in many leadership roles in both organizations including president, vice president, convention chair, treasurer and parliamentarian among others. She won many awards for her painting over the years. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Bliven (Maggie).
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Samuel R. Bliven; daughter, Kathy Taylor (Brooks); sons, Richard Bliven (Kelly Ann) and Samuel R. Bliven Jr.(Dale); brother, Emmett C. Owens (Arnene); sister-in-law, Martha Anne Bliven; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her family and many friends. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at Florida Mortuary. Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church of Tampa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Research Department, in her name, (800) 272-3900. Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services (813) 237-2900
Published in TBO.com on Sept. 20, 2005
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