Obituary: Barbara Mitchell Uniker (May 31, 1910 - Dec. 16, 2009)

Two beloved nieces survive her, Judy Gilson and Laurie Gerber, who live in the San Diego area

Barbara attended Smith College, and graduated from Barnard college in 1931. She completed her Master’s degree in Special Education from New York University.

Her teaching career be­gan at the Walden School in New York City. Later she taught blind children at the Lighthouse, N.Y.C and at the Arthur Sunshine Home for the Blind in Summit, N.J.

From 1960 to 1970 Bar­bara worked for the Nation­al Council of Church­es, as personal assistant to the Rev. Dr. Norman Vin­cent Peale.

While living in Bronx­ville, she was President of the Bronxville League of Service and involved with many volunteer activities.

In 1974 she retired and moved to Ojai, Calif., and was an active volunteer in the Ojai Valley Garden Club, the Ojai Music Fest­ivals, Creekside Condomin­iums resident association, and the Little House Senior Center.

She took up yoga in her mid-60’s, and was a featured model in the book The New Yoga for People Over 50.

In 2003 Barbara moved to assisted living at Addie Meedom House, Crescent City. She was an active participant in the activities programs, and urged other residents to stay involved. She worked with the Crescent City Senior Center Low Vision group.

Her family and conservators wish to give deep thanks to the Addie Meedom House staff for their care and love for Barbara.

A brief memorial celebration will be held at Addie Meedom House on Monday, December 28, at 1:30 p.m

Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mort­uary Chapel of Crescent City.