Friday, May 1, 2009, Barbara Jane "Bobbi" Peart slipped the bonds of this earth. Born December 26, 1926, to Dan C. and Myrtle Myra Iverson, she lived her childhood on the Rock Creek Ranch in Hansen, Idaho.

Bobbi attended schools in Kimberly and graduated high school there in 1944. She later attended beauty schools in California and Idaho. She built a respectable clientele wherever she worked.

Marriage to Carl C. (Red) Higgins in 1947 produced a daughter Dana Jane (Dani). Bobbi married Shirl James (Jim) Brown in 1953. They lived in Kimberly and Twin Falls. Jim taught Bobbi and Dani how to snow ski and water ski. Almost every weekend was spent skiing with friends.

After Bobbi married Robert L. (Bob) Peart in 1978, she retired and moved to Arizona. They later returned to her beloved MagicValley and built a home. She was a great cook, made a fine martini, and loved entertaining friends at home.

Bobbi was a great friend and had great friends. She was especially grateful to those who kept in touch after her move to Idaho Falls in 2004 to be closer to Dani.

Bobbi is survived by her daughter, Dani (Ferrol) Barron of Idaho Falls. She also left family in Oakley and Twin Falls, Idaho, Utah and California.

A private gathering will be held for Bobbi later this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimers Association of Greater Idaho, ATTN: FHP, 1236 Ginger Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA23453-9810, or your favorite charity.

Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Brad Stoddard and his staff, the Fairwind Retirement Community, our "family" at Lincoln Court, and One Source Therapy, and Coltrin Mortuary. We especially thank the nursing staff at Lincoln Court and Creekside Hospice, whose help made Bobbi's transition much less difficult. Our gratitude to you all.

When you see a good looking horse, see a great haircut, or hear the swing music she loved, we hope thoughts of Bobbi will drift through your mind.

Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary.