Obituaries
Sandra Lee (Slimak) Barber, 82
April 04, 2025
Sandra Lee (Slimak) Barber, 82, passed away on the evening of Friday, April 4th, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. A celebration of life service will take place at GracePoint Evangelical Free Church in Palmyra, PA on Saturday, April 12th, at 11am.
Sandy was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on February 18th, 1943. She graduated from Prairie Bible College, Alberta, Canada, where she studied Christian Education and Biblical Studies. After graduation, she remained at Prairie as an English teacher. Following a long-distance relationship, she married her husband of 57 years, Robert Allen Barber. In 1970, Bob and Sandy joined Bible Centered Ministries International as missionaries to Scotland. They would live and minister in their adopted homeland of Scotland for 40 years.
During her ministry in Scotland, Sandy worked with children and youth and led training to equip children’s ministry volunteers in the local church. In 1980, she launched an annual women’s conference that, 45 years later, continues to bring Bible teaching and Christian community to women from all over Scotland. In the midst of ministry, she was also an amazing, loving mother to Esther and Tim Barber.
After the Iron Curtain fell in 1989, Bob and Sandy began regularly travelling to Eastern Europe serving, training, and encouraging pastors and ministry leaders. Over the next twenty-five years, they took over fifty month-long trips spanning more than ten countries. Their ministry continues today through thousands of local children’s ministry leaders scattered across Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Albania, and more.
Sandra is mourned by her husband, Robert Barber, along with her children Esther Zimmerman (David), and Timothy Barber (Sarah). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Shawn, Eric, Emily, Timmy, Deidre, Rebekah, Daniel, and Abigail as well as her extended family.
Memorial contributions may be sent to BCM International’s Global Education Fund in Sandy Barber’s memory.
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April 15, 2025
I graduated from high school with Sandy. She was a sweet soft spoken person and a true friend. I am so sorry for your loss.
Leah Kliamovich Rodzinak
April 12, 2025
Sandy Barber was an amazing lady, who was a wonderful Bible Teacher, easy to listen to. Longtime friend whilst in Scotland, and also in America. It’s so difficult to believe that Sandy has gone, and she will be greatly missed by so many people. Love and condolences to Bob and all the family at this time. Peter Kinnon ✝️🙏🏻
April 12, 2025
Thank you Sandy for the love , the chats , the laughs , your patience and your guidance . Your home with Bob was a safe haven for me , where we shared many many happy memories , In my thoughts are you Bob Esther and Timothy .
Jane Hepburn
April 11, 2025
We are so sad to hear of Sandy’s home-going. We considered her and all of you to be friends. In fact, your family was our favorite of all the missionaries while we were at Crossroads. We enjoyed your visits and will always treasure our memories of her. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for all of you!
Robin Sigley
April 11, 2025
Lovely years with Bob and Sandy and family in Scotland.so many memories.
Sandy was a fun loving lady and friend and encouraging mentor Her gentleness and calmness and smile made her shine for Jesus
Thinking of Esther and Tim and all the family and dear Bob at this sad time
Love and prayers Kate
April 11, 2025
Wonderful memories of your parents in our time in Philadelphia. Love these guys. Until we meet again…….❤️🙏✝️✝️
Linda Ermisch
April 11, 2025
I have such fond memories of you Mrs Barber, when you and your family would come to visit my church on furlough. You were always so gracious and beautiful.
Praying for Mr Barber, Esther and family, Tim and his family. 🙏❤
Kellie (Mancinone) Newbery
April 11, 2025
Kochani Bob Esther Timothy.z wielkimkiem przesyłamy Wam pełne Miłości Chrystusa słowa.Wierzymy, że kochana Sandy płacza Pana Jezusa i jest z Nim bezpieczna i radosna.Dla Was to smutek rozłąki z tą ukochaną postacią…jesteśmy z Wami w modlitwie wdzięczni Panu za kochana Sandy, która wiele razy przekazała nam MED w Polsce razem z Bobem. Z miłością Gabi i Adama
April 11, 2025
She was such an amazing teacher and a kind lady. RIP Sandy you were such a faithful servant. To her Family sorry for your loss Heaven gained a great lady indeed.
Gary & Sandy Zellers
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- Saturday, April 12, 2025
- 11:00 AM
- GracePoint Evangelical Free Church
- 740 Leon Ave
- Palmyra, PA 17078
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