Barbara May Hodson Frigon

A beautiful red headed Valentine, Barbara May Hodson Frigon, was born February 14, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Velma May Martin Hodson and Loyd Hodson. As a child Barbara contracted the poliovirus and had to wear metal braces on her right arm and right leg. With a determined loving spirit, Barbara worked hard for many years in polio rehab and although the right side of her body was weak, she learned to walk without her braces. She had her challenges, and with her courageous attitude she overcame them and grew into a tall beautiful red- head. In high school, Barbara's efforts were rewarded as she worked and modeled for department stores in Wichita, Kansas.Barbara graduated in 1944, from East High in Wichita, Kansas and attended Business College and was certified as proficient in all areas of shorthand and typing. During World War II, Barbara went to work for Santa Fe Railroad and became the executive assistant to four business men. In addition, she was elected head of the auxiliary at Santa Fe. One of the party's Barbara was most excited about planning was when she was able to contract Red Skelton to perform in Wichita Kansas.While Barbara was working at Santa Fe, a good looking soldier named Victor S. Frigon, just back from WWII Germany, came in looking for an army buddy. Vic's army buddy was dating Barbara's best friend and they went on a double date. That was the beginning of their "love story" and Vic and Barbara married in Wichita Kansas, August 26, 1947 at the Immaculate Heart Cathedral. On their honeymoon, they went to see Tony Bennett perform and he had the newlyweds dance on the stage as he sang "It Had To Be You" and that became their song. Vic had studied engineering prior to WWII and Barbara worked while Vic finished his degree and graduated from Wichita State University in 1950 with a Bachelor degree in Geology. Barbara followed Vic through their "waltz across Texas" and moved 9 times in one year working in the oil patch and living in Iraan, Rankin, McCarney, Fort Stockton and other West Texas towns. They settled in Midland in 1952. The year 1952 was the height of the polio epidemic. Barbara became an avid blood donor at a young age. As a polio survivor, her blood had built antibodies against the poliovirus and her compassionate heart always wanted to help others. The first serum which was eventually developed was from the antibodies of the blood of polio survivors. Later the polio vaccine was developed.Barbara worked with Vic and they started their business Advance Consultants Corp. Barbara did all the bookwork while Vic worked the oil field, and as the business became successful, Barbara decided to be a housewife and to stay home with her young children. Barbara promptly joined the PTA, became a Girl Scout Leader, joined the Geowives at West Texas Geological Society and became involved in the community and with her church St. Ann's Catholic Church and served as a member of the Altar Society.And every Saturday night that they could, Barbara and Vic went dancing with their close friends. Barbara was always the perfect hostess when they entertained friends and family through the years at their home at Lake Sweetwater and Horseshoe Bay. Barbara loved to make homemade ice cream and enjoy the summer evenings. Vic and Barbara cherished their friends and family.On August 26,2009 Barbara and Vic celebrated their 62th wedding anniversary. Vic had asked Barbara to "marry him again" and one of the last celebrations of his life was to marry his "sweetheart" again as they renewed their vows and celebrated their 62nd anniversary at the Wallace Chapel with Rev. Emilio Sosa celebrating the mass.Barbara is preceded in death by the love of her life, her beloved husband of 62 years, VictorS. Frigon and their infant son Victor.Barbara is survived by her brother and his wife Loyd and Loretta Hodson of Anchorage, Alaska, her brotherin law and wife, Phil and Shirley Frigon of Dallas, TX, her sister-in-law Judy Norris of Washington State,her three daughters, Karen Frigon, Cheryl Jones of Midland, Texas and Lynnette Silverman and son-in-law Martin Silverman of Nashville, lN. Barbara is also survived by her only grandchild, David Jones of Honolulu, HA.There will be a rosary on Friday, November 4, at Nalley, Pickle & Welch Funeral Home at7:00PM. Her funeral mass will be held on Saturday November 5, at St. Ann's Catholic Church at 9:00AM with Msg Larry Droll officiating. Interment will follow at Rest haven Memorial Park. Pall bears will be Darryl James, J. Pat Welch, Benjamin Richardson, StuartNichols, Frank Franco, Rick Smith, Jeff Kaufman, and Patrick Holeva. Honorary Pall bears are Loyd Hodson, Phil Frigon, Martin Silverman, David Jones, Herb Blankenship, Aaron Cunningham, J.R. Bowie, Tom Martin, Staley Rector, Ben Magee and, Bill StellaIn lieu of flowers, the family requests donations go to St Ann's Catholic Church, 1906 W. Texas Ave., Midland, TX79701, Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, TX79702, or the American Red Cross. With the loving compassionate words of Barbara, "donate blood when you can, to help others".We miss you greatly and feel blessed to have been a part of your life. Our darling Barbara, mother, "BB", "Queen of Hearts", "Valentine" we love you beyond measure.Many thanks to the community of caregivers. All of the nurses, doctors, EMTs, ambulance services, fire department, Midland Police Department and support staff of care, we dearly thank you. Also special thanks to Vera, Teresa, Gracie, Sandra and Thelma for all the amazing loving care you gave to our family. You are all very dear to our hearts. We would also like to thank Comfort Keepers for always being there. Thank all of you for the amazing love that we deeply appreciate.In honor of Barbara, and her loving compassionate Valentine spirit we remember her favorite verse:"Love is patient; love is kind and envies no one.Love is never boastful, nor conceited, nor rude; never selfish, not quick to take offense. There is nothing love cannot face;there is no limit to its faith,its hope, and endurance.In a word, there are three things that last forever: faith, hope, and love;but the greatest of them all is love." Corinthians 13LOVE IS A SYMBOL OF ETERNITY. IT WIPES OUT ALL SENSE OF TIME, DESTROYING ALLMEMORYOF A BEGINNING AND ALL FEAR OF AN END. -AUTHOR UNKNOWNArrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. 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