Remembering Barbara Moore
We are profoundly heartbroken to share with the community that Patient Leader Barbara Moore passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 68. Barbara was diagnosed with COPD in 2015 and joined the COPD.net community in 2018.
Barbara's departure has left a significant emptiness in our community that cannot be filled. Barbara dedicated herself to various foundations, actively participating in patient advocacy, raising awareness, and offering support to those fighting COPD. The COPD.net community greatly appreciates and admires her unwavering dedication to advocacy and support she offered our community members.
Barbara held a special place in the hearts of this community, earning high regard for her remarkable courage, especially when addressing the most delicate subjects. The void left by her departure is profound, as we reflect on her extraordinary storytelling skills and the genuine compassion she shared. We express our heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable contributions she made, forever cherishing the strength and positivity she brought into our lives.
Below are some of Barbara's most loved articles:
The Emotional Toll of Living With COPD
Sleeping in a Recliner vs. a Bed
What I would Like Doctors to Know
The Daily Agony of Living With COPD
Join us in remembering Barbara
Together we can find comfort and strength in the memories we share. We are so grateful for Barbara's powerful advocacy and the profound effect she had on all of us.
Misty (Community Content Lead)
"Barbara's contributions to our COPD community was truly invaluable. Her consistent support and real concern for others had a profound impact on the lives of so many. Her presence encouraged feelings of compassion and empathy in our group. The contributions she made were not just informative, but also an immense amount of empathy, which made each interaction she had so meaningful. Her absence will be deeply felt, and her legacy of compassionate impact will continue to resonate within this community. We extend our deepest sympathies to her loved ones during this difficult time."
Sam (Community Engagement Lead)
“Barbara was a force. She was fierce, courageous, kind, and, most of all, compassionate. Having worked with her for 2.5 years, there wasn’t a day that I didn’t witness the profound impact she had on our COPD.net community and on her colleagues. The impact she had on me, both personally and professionally, is something I will carry with me forever. I will truly miss our chats, the encouragement she gave to everyone she met, and the absolute inspiration that she was. We can never fill the void she has left, but I know that her words and the support and validation they bring to so many in our community will continue to live on. Thank you for everything, Barbara.”
Jackie English
"I lost a great friend and colleague this week. I met Barbara Moore when I started writing for COPD.net. I had seen her around the COPD community, but we hadn’t really talked until then. She has taught me and so many others so much. Her kindness, grace, and strength are just a few. I will miss you, Barbara! She will continue to guide us with her YouTube videos. Breathe easy, my friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends."
Janet Plank
"Barbara was one of a kind. It was like she just appeared one day. She introduced herself, and we started a conversation. I couldn’t resist an opportunity to continue with her.
It was like going on an adventure with her, in some conversations. I told her that I miss going places and traveling. We sold the ‘new to us camper.’ Cigarette smoke penetrated the windows. Knowing that fire pits would prevent us from camping in a campground.
I could imagine her smiling at the words as I think I remember them. 'I’m not able to travel much either, but when I want to travel, I go to the Travel Channel. I’ve been to so many places, and it’s like I’m there in person.' She enjoyed visiting so many places. I told her that I had watched a few, but it was depressing and made me want to go more.
She told me that I needed to go there and experience it. 'Close your eyes if you need to. Smell the grass, the air, the baking bread.' I think on my next adventure, I’ll take her with me and read a couple of her stories and some of her messages as well."
Jeff Collins
"I can't remember how we ever came to know each other, but I'm sure it was from her Facebook Tea Time, like most people. Over time, we connected, and our friendship grew from supporting each other.
She was instrumental in helping me understand and start to cope as my world was crumbling around me. She was the person who urged me to get involved with COPD.net and told me that both the readers and myself would benefit from this experience. She carried the flag to education and spread awareness about COPD. Until we meet again, my friend!"
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