Barbara L. Sida
August 4, 1940 ~ July 25, 2019
Barbara L. Sida, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Franciscan Hospice House. Barb was born in Indianapolis on August 4, 1940 to the late Henry and Mary (Engle) Simon. On October 5, 1963 she was united in marriage to Joseph L. Sida and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1992.
Barb was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church. She retired as a billing specialist from Meridian I.Q. Logistics in Indianapolis. Barb loved to bowl, read books, and play euchre in her euchre club, of which she enjoyed for 40 years. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.
She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Charles Simon, Frances Simon, Janet Helft, and Jerry Simon.
Survivors include her four children, Joe (Sherri) Sida of St. Louis, Angie (Jon) Adams of Indianapolis, Michelle (Jay) Payne of Columbus, Indiana, and Kevin (Heather) Sida of Edinburgh; her grandchildren, Kelsey Sida, Ian, Andrew, and Nicholas Adams, Tanner, Tucker, and Jackson Payne, Keegan and Zoey Sida; and her siblings, Carole DeCapua, Mary Jo Ray, Linda Simon, Ellen Sharp, Joe, Jim, Tom, and David Simon, and Cathy Jacobs.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Barbara Sida from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019 in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. Additional calling will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 29th at Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church, 335 S. Meridian Street, Greenwood. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the church. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the Franciscan Health Hospice House or Johnson County Senior Services; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Please visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolence to the Sida family.
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I still remember as if it were yesterday, when as young boy I went to spend my first nights away from home with Aunt Barbara and Uncle Joe’s family. Being very worried about being away from my family, Aunt Barbara treated me with much caring and compasion as if I were one of her own children. The love and kindness she and her family showed has never left me and serves as a constant reminder of the goodness the the hearts of the Simon and Sida families. Love, Jeff and Gayla
Barb will be missed by my wife Patty and I as well as her siblings and extended family. Anytime that I would first see Barb, she always greeted me with a Big Broad Smile and say “Hi David”. That will be one of my special memories of her. I will always miss #2 (of 14) in my life, but my 61 years of great memories of Barb will be with me for ever. Give our best to Mom, Dad #3, #4, #6 and # 12 when you visit them . Love you always. Dave #13 of #14
Barb has a special place in our hearts as a sister and a dear friend. Trips to Hilton Head SC, Gatlinburg and Ft. Myers Beach, which included a Sunday trip over to see Jim and Trisha in Deerfield Beach. Many memories celebrating grandchildren’s birthdays, graduations, watching sports, band competition and dance recitals. Barb loved her family and was glad to share them with us. We shared so many laughs, whether it be going out to eat or just sitting and talking. We will truly miss her. Linda #7 and Mary.
I enjoyed having lunch with Barb at MERICIAN iQ. Always offered to share my stuffed peppers with her. She always refused, she hated them. Rest in peace my friend