Published: October 27, 2009 03:59 pm      

Barbara Lee Pistole Nation Marquardt

Barbara Lee Pistole Nation Marquardt, 74, born March 12, 1935, in Ardmore, Okla., to Claude Pistole and Anna Lee Chandler Pistole, passed away October 22, 2009, after a lengthy battle with lung disease.

Her parents preceded her in death, as well as her brother, Joe Harvey Davis, and sister-in-law, Margie Davis.

Barbara, or “Barbie” as affectionately named by her grandchildren, cherished her children Gregory Charles Nation of Pauls Valley, Tracy Lynn Nation of La Jolla, Calif., daughter-in-law, Tina O’Neil Nation, husband Max Marquardt of Norman, grandchildren Shannon Simone Nation, Tyler O’Neil Nation and Kelly Lynn Nation, all of Pauls Valley, and stepmother Wanette Moore Pistole of Ardmore.

Barbara became very close to her stepchildren, Cindy Byram and husband Greg, Brent Marquardt and wife Angela, and Brad Marquardt, and her step-grandchildren, Ashley, Morgan, Madison, Mackenzie, and Brandon.

Barbara also leaves behind her very special nephews and nieces, Ben Davis, Cheryl Davis Martin and Debbie Davis Evans, all of California.

Barbara remained close to Jimmy Charles Nation, father of her children, throughout their years apart.

Barbara spent much of her early years in Pauls Valley, graduating with the class of 1953.

After time spent in OKC and Texas, Barbara returned to Pauls Valley and later moved to Norman. Her career focused on specialty women’s clothing and accessories, both as a proprietor of stores in Pauls Valley and Oklahoma City and as manager with the Lilly Rubin boutiques in Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas. She worked her last stint “in the business” in Norman. She retired in 2004.

Barbara and her husband worshipped at CrossPointe Church in Norman, in addition to Pauls Valley Presbyterian Church.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 29 at 2 p.m. at Pauls Valley Presbyterian Church, with a light reception to follow, 301 N. Walnut Street. Officiating at Barbara’s memorial will be Pastor Joe Grizzle.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (www.komen.org) in the name of her daughter, or Clays Crossing (www.claycrossing.com).

She will be greatly missed by her family and her “oh so many friends.” We all rest peacefully knowing Barbara is with her savior Jesus Christ. Rest peacefully our sweet angel.