Barbara Jean Forconi

Barbara Jean Forconi died just as the sun was beginning to rise on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at her home in Pinetop, Navajo County, Arizona following a lengthy illness. She was just 2 days shy of her 75th birthday. Barbara was born on August 12, 1938 in Endicott, Broome County, New York to her parents, the late William Marshall and Lucille Francis (Robertson) Coleman. Throughout her life, Barbara worked as a stenographer for the Walt Disney Corporation. In 2003, She moved to the White Mountains, where she has since lived, making her home in Pinetop. Barbara is survived by her children: Frank Forconi of Pinetop, Arizona, Tina Eastman of Goodyear, Arizona; 2 brothers: Jerry (Nancy) Coleman of Bishop, California, Mel (Sandy) Coleman of Show Low, Arizona; 5 grandchildren: Joey Brandenburg, Justin Brandenburg, Deveri (Jacob) Rawlings, Vincent Forconi, Isabella Forconi and 1 great-grandson, Cameron Rawlings. A special memorial service for Barbara will begin 6:00 P.M., Friday, August 23, 2013 at the Show Low Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1401 W. Deuce of Clubs in Show Low, Arizona. Memorial contributions, in her name, to Accord Hospice, 5658 Highway 260, Lakeside, Arizona 85929 have been suggested by her family.