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.
I'm so sorry to read of her passing. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. ❤️
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss of Kerry!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and condolences for Kerry's family.
My deepest condolences to her family, I enjoyed her writings immensely and will miss her.
ReplyDeleteI"m so sorry for your loss and the loss of so many others. Hugs to her family♥
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this news. Huge hugs for the family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for passing on this news. Purrayers for her husband and family.
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news. The world was a better place with her in it. XO
ReplyDeletethis is so very sad, she's with valentine now xx
ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry to hear of the passing of your friend.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to hear this news. Kerry was a kind and gentle person. She will be missed by many. My condolences to her family.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad. Condolences to you, her friend - and to her family.
ReplyDeleteI first met Kerry and her husband David at a Blogpaws conference. Her bright and shining personality is something I've never forgotten. Kerry was such an engaging individual and one that people flocked to. I'm sad that that light is now gone but our blogging community was a better place because she shared time with us. I will always remember her with fondness and I send prayers to David and his family.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear this.
ReplyDeleteRest In Peace, Kerry.
We're so sorry to hear this.
ReplyDeleteWe are so very sorry to read of Kery's passing! She was a role model to me for blogging. I hoped she had more time....
ReplyDeleteMay Kerry's name be for a Blessing. <3 BellaSita Mum (Sherri-Ellen T-M)
Mee-yow nose...not Miss Kerry? Wee adoored her. Wee hope shee iss reeunited with her beeloved Valentine. One of mee speshell mancatss....
Wee miss you both....
***purrss*** BellaDharma
Too sad.
ReplyDeleteHugs and purrs to all.
I'm truly sorry for the loss of such a special friend of the blogosphere and we send tender thoughts of comfort to all who knew Kerry. 💔
ReplyDeleteSo young to leave this life. And such accomplishments she made.
ReplyDeleteDavid, we need not response. We are both so very sad for your loss of your amazing Kerry and remember so many times we corresponded with her and loved her looks at life and we shared so many similar ideas on so many things. So, so sorry for this. It must be very hard right now to think of anything except this and please do not respond, Just want you to know her friends are feeling for you and her family and we are here if you need anything that we could help.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely memorial to Kerry. What a beautiful smile
ReplyDeleteI send my sincere sympathy to her entire family and all her friends.
Hugs Cecilia
So very sorry for your loss. Sending heartfelt condolences to all Kerry's family and friends...
ReplyDeleteLulu: "She was so much too young!"
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of Kerry's passing. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteWe're very sad to learn about Kerry's passing. She was such a kind and thoughtful person, and a beloved friend to so many. We're sending love and purrs to David and her family.
ReplyDeleteRest well my friend; it's been a long hard battle. I send loves and hugs to you, David, Esme and your family.
ReplyDeleteGod's strength to David and your mom and dad; may He grant them peace in their hearts in knowing you
are healthy and have met up with Valentine, Myrna, & Bessie. I hope those angels....there in heaven...look
even better than the ones that shared your room . I am honored to call you friend, and will miss our "nonsense"
♥♥♥♥♥ ~~~~ Laura
We are so sorry to learn of the loss of Kerry. We will miss her. We send our purrs and wishes for peace and comfort to all friends and family.
ReplyDeleteThis is a sadness that will long be felt in Blogville. Rest peacefully, Kerry, you are and will be forever loved and missed.
ReplyDeleteWe did not know Kerry, but we send our deepest condolences to her family. She sounds like a wonderful human.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Misty and Timber, and Mom too
So sorry to red this. Purrayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this. I didn't recognize her name but of course know her blog. Too young, but it seems her life was full of love.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to all who knew and loved her, they are in my heart and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing we did after we stopped being massively upset was donate to Kerry’s charity. We lost a lovely friend we sent letters to, cards and fun stuff. We are so upset.
ReplyDeleteMarjorie and the Dash Kitten Crew
I'm so, so sorry to hear this news.
ReplyDeleteso sorry... and so sad ...
ReplyDeleteRIP Kerry. 54 is very young.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, RIP Kerry, the world has lost a wonderful woman. My condolences to her family
ReplyDeleteHow sad, in the prime of her life she was taken. 😞
ReplyDeleteWhile I did not know Kerry, she sounds like one amazing human. RIP dear fellow Coloradan. ❤️🩹 Sending tender thoughts of comfort to her family and all who knew her.
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