Born in E. Hartford, CT, on March 26, 1930, Barbara was the daughter of Albert Chester and Ottilia (Aninger) Hebb. She was raised in E. Hartford, CT graduating from the E. Hartford High School. Barbara married Frederick C. Brehm in 1952 and from there the US Air Force took them to Biloxi, MS and Tachikawa Air Base, Japan where they enjoyed their life as a military family. After leaving the US Air Force, Fred and Barbara returned to Syosset, NY where they settled for many years before relocating to Duxbury, MA, in 1966 and then in 1975 to Lloyd Harbor, NY. In 1995 Fred and Barbara moved to Moultonborough, NH where they spent many wonderful years enjoying their boat and the view of beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. They also spent winters from 1996-2012 at their condo in Naples, FL where they appreciated nature and beautiful sunsets. In 2011 Fred and Barbara moved to Meredith, NH permanently. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She was devoted to her family, her friends, her church and the US Military. She was the best mentor, advisor, confidante and cheerleader for her children, by whom she is survived: Susan Brehm, of Naples, FL; Barbara Ann Falkenberg, of Lafayette, CA; Mary Jo Mahnke, of Cumming, GA; Frederick C. Brehm, III of Aston, PA; and Caroline Brehm, of Kailua, HI. She is also survived by a beloved sister, Lois Metz, of Sarasota, FL; and seven grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.