Barbara K. Poepping, age 82, of Helena, passed away April 25, 2021.
Barbara Kaye Poepping (Young) was born July 6, 1938 to Margaret (Matson) and Darnell Young, in Charles City, Iowa. After graduating from high school, Barb moved to Minneapolis. She later married Ronald Richter, where they resided in Hawaii and South Dakota, while raising their daughters.
Barb later married Richard (Dick) Poepping in 1985, where they resided in Helena. They later relocated to Denver and Kansas City, where Barb continued her career with the Federal Reserve. During her career there, Barb proudly earned employee of the year. Most recently, Barb enjoyed working the last 15 years giving out hugs at Macy’s in Helena, until March 2020.
Barb loved the outdoors. Boating, camping, cooking, gardening and loved dogs.
Preceded in death by her husband Richard (Dick) Poepping, her parents, sister Carol, brothers Michael and Jack and infant daughter Diana.
Barb is survived by daughters Kathryn, Debbie and Roxanne, stepchildren Lynda and KJ Poepping, Hannah Schaefer, as well as sisters Connie Hornfeck, Jan Guimont, 4 grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and best friend Diane Russell.
A Graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Forestvale Cemetery, 690 Forestvale Rd., Helena. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Barbara.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 1, 2021
Forestvale Cemetery
690 Forestvale Rd.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 1, 2021
Forestvale Cemetery
690 Forestvale Rd.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Warren & Robyn Smith says
Love and prayers to the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Darla Smith says
So sorry for your loss – sending strength, love & prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Jill says
So sorry for your loss – sending love and much sympathy.
Jill and Tom
Sarah Faura says
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Lots of love and hugs. Sarah & Adam Faura
Karen Mitchell says
So sorry for the loss of your Mom! Much Love and Prayer’s
Love Aunt Karen and Uncle Gary
Janet Atchison says
I loved Barb at Macys. She was a great friend. My favorite memory was she forgot the time change and set the alarms off. Great laugh.
Fran says
Barb was a wonderful sales clerk at Macy’s here in Helena. She was always courteous and kind. Those qualities seem to be absent in younger clerks. Barb was at Macy’s from the day the store opened. I appreciated that. After each health concern, Barb retuned to the store ready to serve. I counted on her knowledge in all the departments she worked in. She was a constant asset!
Am praying for you, her family, to be comforted in dear Barb’s absence.
Karen Green says
So deeply sorry for the loss of your Mother
! Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family! May the peace of God be with you now and always .. 
Susan and Brian Shold says
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. I will remember my aunt Barb as a precious soul who cared deeply for others and wanted the best for everyone. She will be dearly missed. Love and hugs to you all as you process he passing.
Patti Rogowski says
I’m very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort and support to your family as you prepare to celebrate your mom’s life and her impact. May her spirit and her influences on all of you remain in your hearts ♥️
James Rehbein says
She was a great person to have meet. I worked with your mom for 5 years at Macy’s and I am sorry for the lose of her. She was a great person and she will be truly missed. Sad to hear that she has passed away.
Sorry for your lose.
Pat radke says
So admired her positive spirit ! She was an inspiration to all that knew her. I will forever miss her and be inspired by her graciousness to all !