Barb Watters obituary: Barb Watters's Obituary, Casper

In Memory Of
Barb Watters
1953 - 2019

Obituary photo of Barb Watters, Casper-WY
Obituary photo of Barb Watters, Casper-WY

In Memory Of
Barb Watters
1953 - 2019

Barbara Ellen "Barb" Watters died at the age of 66 on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Casper Medical Center, following a long battle with a rare cancer.

Barb was born in Cleveland, Ohio August 4, 1953 to Joe and Shirley Nussbaum-Keller. She attended Cleveland schools and graduated with a degree in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati. She moved to Casper in 1980, and was an officer with the Casper Police Department. Barb served as a member of the Casper city council and was Mayor in 2004.

She married Mark B. Watters August 22, 1982. From this two children where born, Jessica Sue in 1983 and Samuel Jay in 1988. Barb was an active member and lay leader of the local Jewish Congregation Kol-Ha’am. She enjoyed spending her time playing golf with the Casper Ladies Golf Association.

Barb is survived by her husband of 36 years Mark, her children Jessica of Casper, and Samuel of Columbus, Ohio. Barb has two brothers Steven Keller of Columbus, Ohio, and Donald Keller of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to the donors’ favorite charity. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM, Monday Oct. 28, 2019 at Newcomer Casper Chapel. The burial will be private.

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Barbara Ellen "Barb" Watters died at the age of 66 on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Casper Medical Center, following a long battle with a rare cancer.

Barb was born in Cleveland, Ohio August 4, 1953 to Joe and Shirley Nussbaum-Keller. She attended Cleveland schools and graduated with a degree in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati. She moved to Casper in 1980, and was an officer with the Casper Police Department. Barb served as a member of the Casper city council and was Mayor in 2004.

She married Mark B. Watters August 22, 1982. From this two children where born, Jessica Sue in 1983 and Samuel Jay in 1988. Barb was an active member and lay leader of the local Jewish Congregation Kol-Ha’am. She enjoyed spending her time playing golf with the Casper Ladies Golf Association.

Barb is survived by her husband of 36 years Mark, her children Jessica of Casper, and Samuel of Columbus, Ohio. Barb has two brothers Steven Keller of Columbus, Ohio, and Donald Keller of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to the donors’ favorite charity. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM, Monday Oct. 28, 2019 at Newcomer Casper Chapel. The burial will be private.

To share a special message with the family, please click the "Share Memories" button.

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Monday, October 28, 2019 at 1:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
710 E Second
Casper, WY 82601
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Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family

Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family

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