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SPOTLIGHT ON Barbara Elliott
HOMETOWN Victor
OCCUPATION Registered nurse with the University of Rochester
FAMILY Husband Art, daughter Holly and son Rick, grandchildren Savannah, Payton and Carlee
AGE 77
About Barbara
Helped start the Victor/Farmington Volunteer Ambulance Corps in 1969; Serenity House Comfort Care Home in 1999, original member of Forever Green Garden Club in 1972, teacher at Wee Wonders Nursery School
Background
Born in Pittsford, NY, lived in Victor since 1953, registered nurse at Thompson Hospital and seven Rochester hospitals, nurse at Valley Manor Apartments in Rochester and later became Vice President
Hobbies and interests
Gardening, theorem paintings, oil on white cotton velvet (some on consignment at Valentown), knitting, crocheting, card making, stamping, different crafts, putting up with husband Arthur
In her own words
"I'm very strong in my faith, which is the Baha'i World Faith. I believe in humankind and unity and peace throughout the world. It certainly is something to work for just helping others and service to others. It's important to be there for community and self and others."
To nominate someone for the spotlight, contact Melody Burri at mburri@messengerpostmedia.com
SPOTLIGHT ON Barbara Elliott
HOMETOWN Victor
OCCUPATION Registered nurse with the University of Rochester
FAMILY Husband Art, daughter Holly and son Rick, grandchildren Savannah, Payton and Carlee
AGE 77
About Barbara
Helped start the Victor/Farmington Volunteer Ambulance Corps in 1969; Serenity House Comfort Care Home in 1999, original member of Forever Green Garden Club in 1972, teacher at Wee Wonders Nursery School
Background
Born in Pittsford, NY, lived in Victor since 1953, registered nurse at Thompson Hospital and seven Rochester hospitals, nurse at Valley Manor Apartments in Rochester and later became Vice President
Hobbies and interests
Gardening, theorem paintings, oil on white cotton velvet (some on consignment at Valentown), knitting, crocheting, card making, stamping, different crafts, putting up with husband Arthur
In her own words
"I'm very strong in my faith, which is the Baha'i World Faith. I believe in humankind and unity and peace throughout the world. It certainly is something to work for just helping others and service to others. It's important to be there for community and self and others."
To nominate someone for the spotlight, contact Melody Burri at mburri@messengerpostmedia.com
