Barbara Vee Bumgardner

Barbara Vee Bumgardner, beloved daughter of Samuel Peter and Venice Denison Westenskow, was born on Aug. 6, 1953. She peacefully passed away on Nov. 7, 2026, in Salina, Utah. Her life was filled with memories, experiences, and the love of family and friends who will forever cherish the time they shared with her.

Barbara grew up in Gunnison, Utah, in a loving home with her parents and five siblings. She graduated from Gunnison Valley High School. She later married Rod Bumgardner on Sept. 8, 1971. After residing in various places around Utah, they settled in Salina in 1979. They raised a family of five children and now have ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was an active member of her community, having many friends and acquaintances throughout the area.

Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend. Through her sincere care and service of others, she inspired and taught all those around her. She will be remembered for her humble, kind spirit.

She had a passion for creativity and utility, which she expressed throughout her life with quilting. She loved making beautiful quilts and sharing them with her family and friends. Many of her loved ones will be enjoying and cherishing the quilts she made for years to come. She also spent many years working at various fabric shops, including Christensen’s and Marcia’s. She built a reputation in that local community as someone who was always willing to help and teach others.

Aside from just quilting, Barbara was a very prolific person and always had various projects she was working on around her home. She found joy and purpose in keeping busy and accomplishing her goals.

She had a love for life and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family and loved ones. She loved camping trips, vacationing, and playing cards and board games. She also made a point to spend personal time with each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She had the most loving smile and caring spirit that always made those around her feel special and cherished.

As a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Barbara held many callings through the years. She loved serving others in her church and was a shining example to many.

She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph; her children, Nicky, Ryan, Randy, and Ruston Bumgardner; her siblings, Wallace (Gay – deceased) Westenskow, Ray (Patty) Westenskow, Helen (Harry – deceased) McCoy, Norma (Merle) Daniels, and Afton (Bob) Westwood; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Venice Westenskow, and her son, Rory Bumgardner.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Salina Pioneer Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti.