Barbara Evans Mercer
"Bobby"
Born January 6, 1920 in Akron Ohio
Died September 13, 2023 at age 103
in Seattle, Washington
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| Lt. Barbara Evans Mercer |
On her first night in Grand Island, Bobby met Lt. Lyle Mercer, her husband to be. They reunited many times in Europe during the war, and finally married in 1945 at the American Cathedral in Paris. After service they made their home in Seattle, raised 3 children; Simone Mercer (Don Bothell), Marc Mercer, Michele Mercer, and two beloved grandchildren, Marlow Mercer, Freeman Mercer.
Their shared wartime experiences led them to become life-long peace and justice activists.
May Bobby know peace, harmony, laughter and love; qualities that she held dear.
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In 1990, Bobby documented the story of her life and experiences during World War II. This blog is a publication of those reminiscences. Read more...
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This was a delight to read! Bobby was an amazing woman, interesting and brave, and she had a great memory for details. Thank you for letting me read her life story.
ReplyDeleteOn behalf of the Society of Air Force Nurses, please know we are mourning with you the death of our sister nurse, Lt Bobby Mercer. It takes a patriot, willing to give of themselves to other human beings in their time of need, to step forth and join the ranks of our U. S. Air Force Nurse Corps. Your beloved one will be mourned and missed by many who served alongside her. We will include her name in our Memorial Program of the Society of Air Force Nurses in commemoration of her life and service to our nation.
ReplyDeleteWith Sincerest Regards and Gratitude,
Wendy S. Collins, Lt Col, USAF, Nurse Corps (Retired)
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