Barbara Olds

Barbara Belle Olds, 78, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015.A funeral liturgy will be held Friday, November 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church followed by a reception. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Barbara was born April 6, 1937 in Butte, Montana and was raised in Great Falls to Ethel and Nick Bundi. She received her diploma from Great Falls High School and studied business at the College of Great Falls.Barbara worked at the Hub and then Beckmans as a clothing buyer arranging fashion shows in Great Falls. She also worked at Alpenhaus as buyer and seller of ski clothing. Following her passion, she later worked with her brother, Jim Bundi, at Bundi Gardens.Barbara touched so many lives with her caring, giving, and nurturing spirit making everyone comfortable. She enjoyed entertaining and having her family and friends over to the No Sweat Ranch for coffee, lunch or dinner cooking wonderful meals. One of Barbaras passions was planting and caring for flowers along with designing planters and pots which she loved to do for so many people. In addition, she was an accomplished seamstress making dresses for weddings and different occasions.She is survived by her husband, Robert of Great Falls; son Nick; daughter-in-law Kari; her three cherubs (grandchildren), Sabine, Braeden, and Kaleigh of Anchorage, AK; and her brothers, Bob, Jim, and Joe who live in Great Falls; along with many loving brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Barbara had many friends during her time on this Earth.She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Charlie; and brothers-in-law, Gary Olds and Don Evans.