Obituary for Barbara May Stiegler (Glaser)
Barbara May Stiegler, age 82, of Williamsburg, VA, went to be with Jesus her savior, February 17, 2023 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA.
She was born June 22, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, the only child of Lester and Evelyn Glaser.
She was the wife of 61 years to Douglas Parker Stiegler of Williamsburg, VA.
She was the innkeeper at Inn of the Shepherd Retreat Ministry at “The Farm” in Woodstock, MD for 29 years.
Doug and Barb met at Randallstown Elementary in the 6th grade. The seed was sewn and after many dates, a few breakups and makeups, they were married on August 12, 1961. Barb was a young Army wife when their first son Scott was born. Todd followed 3-1/2 years later. Her greatest joy was to provide a home for her family and retreat ministry for the body of Christ. She loved Colonial Williamsburg, where they would travel to several times a year and eventually retire to 8 years ago (2015).
Doug and Barb went to Haiti in 1989 as missionaries for 2 years, hosting short term trips to expose churches and college groups to the mission field.
Upon returning to the US, Doug took over as Director of Family Protection Lobby in Annapolis, MD, where Barb organized Bible Studies, Prayer Groups and other events with Senators, Delegates, and staff members. They also led “Encore” marriage enrichment weekends for 20 years.
With two boys who loved sports, she enjoyed the Orioles. She loved gardening, growing vegetables on the farm, but most of all she loved her family and ministering to anyone she had the chance to share Jesus with!
In addition to her husband, Barb is survived by her oldest son Scott Stiegler and his wife Kristi, grand child Bethany Topmiller and (Justin), great grand children Felicity and Cassidy of Albuquerque, NM and grand child Brett Stiegler of Denver, Co.
Also second son Todd Stiegler and his wife Valarie, grand children Zachary Lynchburg, VA, and Madison of Savannah, GA.
Friends in Williamsburg may call at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamburg, VA 23188 on Monday, February 20 6-8 PM; Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 11AM, St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Hellenic Center, 4900 Mooretown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188, with a celebration lunch to follow.
Friends in Maryland may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 (Beside South Carroll High School) on February 24, 2-4 & 6-8 PM; Funeral Service services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 10AM, Crosswinds Church, 640 Lucabaugh Mill Rd, Westminster, MD 21157, with a celebration lunch to follow.
Interment with close family at Lake View Memorial Park (Sykesville, MD)
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the following ministries that Barb loved and supported:
https://app.clovergive.com/app/giving/clodo-youth180inc
Students For Life of America
https://studentsforlife.org › supportersSupporters
She was born June 22, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, the only child of Lester and Evelyn Glaser.
She was the wife of 61 years to Douglas Parker Stiegler of Williamsburg, VA.
She was the innkeeper at Inn of the Shepherd Retreat Ministry at “The Farm” in Woodstock, MD for 29 years.
Doug and Barb met at Randallstown Elementary in the 6th grade. The seed was sewn and after many dates, a few breakups and makeups, they were married on August 12, 1961. Barb was a young Army wife when their first son Scott was born. Todd followed 3-1/2 years later. Her greatest joy was to provide a home for her family and retreat ministry for the body of Christ. She loved Colonial Williamsburg, where they would travel to several times a year and eventually retire to 8 years ago (2015).
Doug and Barb went to Haiti in 1989 as missionaries for 2 years, hosting short term trips to expose churches and college groups to the mission field.
Upon returning to the US, Doug took over as Director of Family Protection Lobby in Annapolis, MD, where Barb organized Bible Studies, Prayer Groups and other events with Senators, Delegates, and staff members. They also led “Encore” marriage enrichment weekends for 20 years.
With two boys who loved sports, she enjoyed the Orioles. She loved gardening, growing vegetables on the farm, but most of all she loved her family and ministering to anyone she had the chance to share Jesus with!
In addition to her husband, Barb is survived by her oldest son Scott Stiegler and his wife Kristi, grand child Bethany Topmiller and (Justin), great grand children Felicity and Cassidy of Albuquerque, NM and grand child Brett Stiegler of Denver, Co.
Also second son Todd Stiegler and his wife Valarie, grand children Zachary Lynchburg, VA, and Madison of Savannah, GA.
Friends in Williamsburg may call at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamburg, VA 23188 on Monday, February 20 6-8 PM; Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 11AM, St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Hellenic Center, 4900 Mooretown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188, with a celebration lunch to follow.
Friends in Maryland may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 (Beside South Carroll High School) on February 24, 2-4 & 6-8 PM; Funeral Service services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 10AM, Crosswinds Church, 640 Lucabaugh Mill Rd, Westminster, MD 21157, with a celebration lunch to follow.
Interment with close family at Lake View Memorial Park (Sykesville, MD)
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the following ministries that Barb loved and supported:
https://app.clovergive.com/app/giving/clodo-youth180inc
Students For Life of America
https://studentsforlife.org › supportersSupporters