December 13, 1930 - December 20, 2020
Barbara was born on December 13, 1930 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2020. She was the eldest daughter of Mike and Dorothy Voitich.
Born in Stockton, California, Barbara attended St. Mary’s High School where she graduated.
Barbara attended the College of the Pacific nursing program; however she chose a different career path later. Barbara worked with her husband Francis “Fran” Giusto in the family boat business and later in the real estate business as a salesperson and broker. When traveling through Acampo and the Lodi area, she would point out properties she sold with pride.
She was a lifelong lover of animals and owned many dogs, horses and cats. She enjoyed attending horse shows as well as watching events on television. Barbara was also an avid golfer and enjoyed watching women’s professional golf events. Barbara also loved being outdoors tending to her garden and flowers spending hours pruning and planning the next season of vibrant colors.
Crossword puzzles were also a passion for many years and she always kept a crossword dictionary close at hand.
Barbara loved to play piano, always one of the dogs at her feet, she was very talented and it was always a joy to hear her play.
Many holiday and community events were blessed by her cooking, decorating, and organizing skills.
Barbara is survived by her two sons, Michael (Jo) Giusto and Marc (Liz) Giusto, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and her 3 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren.
Barbara is proceeded in death by her loving husband Francis Giusto, sister Caroline “Sweetie” Voitich, and her parents Mike and Dorothy Voitich.
Barbara loved to worship her Lord and savior Jesus Christ at the Cowboy Church in Clements.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Giusto family.
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