On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Barbara Jean Billstrand, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in Pueblo, Colorado, at the age of 85.
Barbara was born in 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, to Paul and Clara Mae. On October 24, 1964, she married Arthur William Billstrand Jr. Together they raised two sons, Thomas and David, and remained closely involved in the lives of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After Art’s passing on November 23, 2020, Barbara continued to live independently in Pueblo.
Barbara began her career as a teacher before becoming a psychotherapist specializing in Gestalt therapy. She devoted her professional life to helping others. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing cards and games, and investing and researching stocks. She will be remembered for her love of family, her quiet strength, the care she gave to those around her, and the cherished long relationships she shared with many special friends.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas (Mary) Billstrand and David Billstrand; her grandchildren, Brian (Macy) and Timothy; and her great-grandchildren, Leo, Pia, and Ana Billstrand. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends throughout the Billstrand and Fisher families. She was preceded in death by her husband, Art.
We will continue to celebrate her life in our hearts.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Center for Inner Peace in Pueblo, Colorado.
