Hello…Babs here……I am in heaven with Eddy!
To all my dear friends, clients and co-workers who
are my family here in Minnesota, thank you for your
love, support and caring. Thanks to my sister from another
mister, sweet Dana. My peep, Chris, I made it
through because of your friendship and love. Traci,
Ron and Jess, you came into my life when I needed
you. I can’t thank you enough. My boulder, Jane,
love you. Your family adopted Eddy and me when
we got here. You have made me so happy. Remember,
everyone, to keep on keeping on. See you all
in heaven. We can relive our crazy lives. Bye for
now. Babs signing out. Barbara Catherine Komac,
known to most as “Babs”, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma
brain tumor and passed away peacefully 16
months later on October 1, 2021. Babs was born to
Robert and Eleanore (Lias) Natola alongside her twin
sister, Roberta, on October 23, 1946, in Amsterdam NY.
After graduating from Fonda Fultonville High School
in 1964, she attained her beautician’s license and married
the love of her life, Edward Komac, Jr. in June
- Ed’s career with the military took them around
the world. Ed retired from the Army in the late 80’s
as a Sergeant Major, and his post-military career landed
them in St. Paul, Minnesota. Although they often
threatened to leave Minnesota, they found their home
and family there. Babs found happiness in her career
of over 20 years as a hairdresser at Regis and Salon
27 where she acquired many loyal clients mand close
friends. Babs lit up a room like no other. With a collection
of bracelets on her wrists, big hats, an even
bigger smile and her bright sense of style, you could
see and hear her a mile away. Babs never tiptoed, she
was loud, loving and loved. She was fearless, inspiringly
independent, and had an unabashed ability to
speak her mind. Never turning down an adventure,
she enjoyed skydiving, traveling, ice cream and shopping,
always returning home with gifts for loved ones
and a beautiful new scarf. She was welcomed in heaven
by her husband, parents and sister. She leaves
behind a stepson, Edward Komac III (wife, Lin, and
daughter, Kate); nephew, Christopher Bailey; nieces,
Rachel Bailey, and Cassandra Blake; great-nephews
and great-niece, Grayden Mickel and Ruby and Jupiter
Blake, as well as a legacy of many, many friends
across the country and across continents.
Babs requested that her Celebration of Life be
as bright and bold as she was, with a Hawaiian
theme. Babs asked that those attending come with a
smile and dressed in bright colors. A Celebration of
Life is will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October
20, at the Roseville Memorial Chapel, 2245 Hamline
Ave. N., with visitation one hour prior. Please see her
obituary on www.rosevillememorialchapel.com for
livestreaming information.
Interment will be 11am Wednesday, December 8 at
Fort Snelling National Cemetery, please contact funeral
home in December for meeting information at
the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred
to Special Forces Chapter XX, or Bikes4Kids. Special
thanks to The Pillars Hospice Home for their wonderful
care.
Roseville Memorial Chapel
651-631-2727
