Barbara Sowers
May 4, 1932 - October 19, 2012

Barbara Jean “Barb” Sowers, 80, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 at the TideWell Hospice House of Port Charlotte.

She was born May 4, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Carl and Luella (nee – LaRocque) Sowers. A career public educator and High School Counselor, Barbara moved with her longtime companion Shirley A. Weaver from their hometown of Livonia, Michigan, to Charlotte County in 1989 following her retirement. In her youth Barbara was a member of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1953 and 1954 seasons. “Barb” began her Professional League career with the Muskegon Belles but played with the Grand Rapids Chicks in their 1953 season and Play-Off Champions title win. Barbara’s Professional Baseball career ended with the AGPB League’s demise at the close of the 1954 season. She was in every sense of the phrase, in a league of her own.

Barbara was preceded in death by her loving companion of 45 years, Shirley Ann Weaver in 2006, and is survived by numerous cousins, friends and special furry companion Gidgette.

Memorial services will be held in Punta Gorda at a later date to be announced. Burial will be held in Detroit, Michigan.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to TideWell Hospice Inc., or the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes, Punta Gorda Chapel.

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Barbara Jean “Barb” Sowers, 80, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 at the TideWell Hospice House of Port Charlotte. She was born May 4, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Carl and Luella (nee – LaRocque) Sowers. A career public educator and High School Counselor, Barbara moved with her longtime…

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Dottie and Barb left a message on October 25, 2012:
We will miss going out to breakfast and lupper and all the good times at your parties - always laughing and having fun. We know you're in a better place and together again with Shirley. We love you both. Dottie and Barb
Bastian & Ann Paasse and Nico & Phyllis Bruin left a message on October 22, 2012:
Our heart felt sypathy to all of you who knew and loved Barb as we did. We have great respect and gratitude for her accomplishments and especially for her life of loving devotion to Shirley. We also express admiration for the strength and courage we saw in her during her last, very difficult six years. Bastian and Ann Paasse Nico and Phyllis Bruin
Renal Dialysis Center left a message on October 22, 2012:
She will be missed by all of us at our center. It was a pleasure to have been able to care for her.
jeneane Lesko left a message on October 22, 2012:
The remaining players from the All American Girls professional Baseball League send their condolences to the family and friends of Barbara Sowers. We mourn her passing and remember the days we spent on the field living out our dreams of playing America's favorite pastime, baseball. We were all priviledged to have been re-united over the past 30+ years almost every year at Reunions around the country and have spent our golden years telling our stories and encouraging this generation to be involved in sports and live out heir dreams. It is our sincere hope you have many fond memories of those special days you spent with Barbara through the years and she will live on in your hearts as she does in ours. Jeneane Lesko-AAGPBL, former eammate
SL Renner left a message on October 21, 2012:
Sincerest sympathies to Kristin, Cousin Shirley and all the families and friends of Barbara. Sonni
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Linda "Sue" Chocianowski left a message on October 21, 2012:
ShirleyBarb together again!! Love it and them.Nicest couple I ever knew.Blessings to all who knew Barb and especially to her family.God Bless Chris for going above and beyond for the care you gave Barb and Gidgett.
Kris left a message on October 20, 2012:
I so much appreciate the confidence Barb showed in me by accepting what little I knew about actually being a caregiver, but knowing how much I cared and that I would give whatever it took to see that she had a meaningful life filled with as many great days as we could squeak in. I learned patience, peace and strenghth from her. If I ever decide to grow up, i want to be just like cousin Barb. Thank you, Barb for all that you were. I love you. Give my love to Shirley and know that Gidgette will have a great life with all of her furry cousins. You will be a part of me forever!
kris and marilyn left a message on October 20, 2012:
Snipe hunting; rowing in circles; swimming in barb and shirls pool all summer every summer; initiation of shirley as honorary cousin endorsed on paper towels; weeks in alpena, mi at cottage. Finally, just really great times together.
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