Barbara Dobbins, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Jan. 27, 2026.
Born March 31, 1949, to Courtney and Wilma (Martin) Haynes of Clinton, Missouri, she graduated from Clinton High School in 1967 and began her professional career at Bendix, Allied Signal and Honeywell.
Barbara earned her engineering degree and a patent. Her dedication spanned 33 years before retiring in 2000.
Barbara married Mick Dobbins on Oct. 11, 1974.
Her retirement was short-lived. She joined the Internal Revenue Service in 2004 and worked until 2011.
Following retirement, Barbara and Mick relocated to Goodyear, Arizona, for a decade before moving back to Blue Springs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mick, and both of her parents.
Barbara is survived by several friends and her devoted caregiver, Brenda Wilson.
In lieu of services, a celebration of life will be held Feb. 22, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 597 SW 1601st Road, Holden, Missouri 64040.
The family extends thanks to the staff of Monarch Hospice Care and Tiffany Springs Senior Living.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of America Humane Society.
