Kerry Kaye (Crane) Barbero
Kerry Barbero, aged 54, of Springfield, Oregon, died June 17, 2025 of natural causes from cancer and Cystic Fibrosis. Kerry was born in Denver, Colorado to Mary and Donald Crane and grew up in Western Colorado. She attended college at Colorado State and the University of Oregon, where she earned a Masters in Historic Preservation. Kerry was an active supporter of the Shelton McMurphy Johnson House, serving as a longtime curator (2001-2021) and as a former Director.
Many here throughout the pet community will remember Kerry as an award winning author of short stories shared on her blog, Noir Kitty Mews (2015-2022), most frequently starring Valentine. Most recently she was the published author of Pirates & Pussycats - The Hunt for White Tail's Treasure (2024).
Kerry is survived by the love of her life, her husband David of 31 years, also of Springfield. Survivors include her parents Mary and Don, and sister Kelly of Montrose, Colorado; in-laws Sara and Donald Barbero of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Brother and sister-in-law Jim and Gail Barbero, niece and nephew Bela and Jake of Cheyenne, Wyoming. And in Florida, her goddaughters Isabella, Audrianna and Jade. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at a future date.
For those who wish to remember Kerry in a special way,
the family suggests a donation to the
Shelter Animal Resource Alliance (S.A.R.A.)
at their direct link below, or through the GoFundMe link below.
With much gratitude.
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