Barbara Lucile Pudas

Barbara L. Pudas passed away Dec. 4, 2016 in Bentonville, Ark. She was born June 3, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minn. Her parents were Bill and Lucille Kraft. After high school and college training, she worked for several companies in Minneapolis, New York City, Detroit, and San Francisco where she retired as a licensed stock broker. She was a tireless community volunteer, creative and much admired seamstress and home designer. She is survived by her husband of 57 years and best friend, Richard (Dick) Pudas, and their three children: Michael and wife Liz; Patrick and wife, Michelle; and daughter, Kelly; seven grandchildren; sister, Virginia Scott; brother, Bill Kraft Jr. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 at United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Inc., 320 Airport Road, Bentonville, Ark. 72712, where Barb was a volunteer and board member. Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.