Barbara Marie Conway

December 22, 1939 - January 20, 2021

Barbara Marie Conway December 22, 1939 – January 20, 2021 Barbara left this world on January 20, 2021 after a short but spirited fight against cancer and its complications. Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy Hartje and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. Barbara’s immediate and extended family will treasure the life she left behind and will be forever comforted in her legacy. Among her many gifts were love of family and friends, an easy laugh freely shared, and unbounded strength. A native San Franciscan and graduate of Presentation High School, Barbara worked as a young woman in downtown San Francisco. Her passion for jewelry led her to open a small jewelry business which brought her joy for many years. Thereafter, she focused her attention on raising her three children, partaking in various career opportunities that provided her the flexibility to spend time with those she loved most. Her family often gathered and found its hearts core at the Russian River. They created a lifetime of memories at a place where her grandfather built a home in the 1950’s. The Guerneville community was a very special place for Barbara and her many friends in Sonoma County will also mourn her loss. Barbara was predeceased by son David Conway Jr. and is survived by her loving husband of 61 years David Conway; two daughters Debbie Beratlis and Cathy Conway; son-in-law Greg Beratlis; grandchildren Cody Beratlis and wife Brittany; Brett Beratlis, Jodie and Katie Aguilar; great-granddaughter Harper Beratlis; brother Ken Hartje and goddaughter Judy Kelly. Many in-laws, nieces, cousins and friends will also miss her greatly and will cherish the many years of love and unwavering support that we all experienced. A funeral service will take place March 1, 2021 and a celebration of a life will be scheduled at a future date when we can all gather safely. Although, we will no longer see her with our eyes, or touch her with our hands, her love will be felt in our hearts forever. May she rest in peace. Should you wish to donate in Barbara’s memory, the family asks you to consider the following organizations: American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org American Heart Association https://www.heart.org San Francisco SPCA https://www.sfspca.org