Passed away August 4, 2018 joining her husband Eugene W. Loy. Born to Leonilla and Thomas Johnston April 23, 1931 in Phoenix, Arizona. Barbara and Gene were married in September 4, 1950 and lived in many places while Gene was in the Air Force. She will be greatly missed by her children Edward (Jan) Loy, Gary Loy, David Loy, Robert Loy, Cass Mielke, Cindy (Jim) Steckel; grandchildren Samuel Loy; Travis, Michael and Alex Mielke; Warren, Jessica and Dylan Steckel; great granddaughters Addison and Elise. She also leaves brothers Dick (Leah) and Bill (Kathy) Johnston and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 P.M. with a Visitation from 4:00-6:00 P.M., on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, in Phoenix. Interment will take place at 9:30 A.M. on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, in Phoenix. Many thanks to Hospice of the Valley Ryan House for their care during her final days. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com