This memorial is dedicated to the life of Baraba Stallings

Barbara was born on March 13, 1929 and raised in Salt Lake City by her parents Gilbert and Melissa Kimball Wallace. She married her sweetheart Rex C. Stallings on Valentines Day, 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple and together they raised a happy family of which she was very proud. She always looked forward to meeting together with her children and grandchildren and when that group got together it was a houseful. Barbara felt that her grandchildren were treasures of a long and happy life and even dedicated an entire wall to their pictures

Barbara's life was dedicated to unselfish, quiet service and caring for others. She was a true example of unconditional love. She was always observant of other's needs and many were touched by her anonymous gifts of love. A needed bag of groceries, a house cleaned, a bill paid -- not for attention or acclaim -- but for love. That was Barbara's spirit, her way. She was very active in her ward, serving in many capacities. But the calling that perhaps best exemplifies her true spirit, one for which she received little accolade, was that of a supporting wife to a Bishop for 10 years, Stake Presidents' Counselor for 9 years and Stake President for 4 years more. Many hours spent and meals eaten alone, without complaining or questioning. She was always willing to share her most treasured asset, her husband. She didn't seek the limelight, she just cared.

Barbara's smile was infectious and beautiful. It was the mirror of her ever positive attitude. Ever the optimist, Barbara loved "Pollyanna". After seeing the musical "Annie" she went out the very next day and bought the sheet music for "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow." It quickly became her theme song. Typically Barbara used her positive attitude to help lift the spirit of others.

Barbara's life and spirit can be summarized by these words from the hymn "Because I have Been Given Much": "Because I have been shelterd, fed by thy good care. I cannot see another's lack and I not share; my glowing fire my loaf of bread, my roof's safe shelter over head, that he too may be comforted."