Barbara Colleen Greppi

Known for her beautiful smile and kindness ,Barbara Greppi passed away on October 28, 2025 at age 96. She was a source of love and support to everyone she met and had a deep devotion to family and friends. She loved nature and reveled in sitting outside listening to the birds and enjoying the sun. True to her adventurous spirit and zest for life, she and husband Pete Duke took up to 8 grandchildren camping every year - and she enjoyed every minute! Her dedication to helping others led to a career as an LVN and educator of High school students and adults going through a CNA certification. Barbara is survived by her daughter Colleen Mack (Mickey), son Carl Duke (Donna) and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren - all of whom she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by daughter Sandra Christensen, son George Duke, husbands Pete Duke and John Greppi. She was an early member of Trinity Baptist Church. Graveside services will take place Friday Nov 7 @ 11 am at Russian River Cemetery 940 Low Gap rd, Ukiah followed by lunch at Todd Grove Room 599 Park Blvd, Ukiah. Donations can be made to Ukiah Senior Center (ukiahseniorcenter.org) or Hospice of Ukiah (hospice.ukiah@gmail.com). “I’ll fly away; oh glory I’ll fly away in the morning when I die, Hallelujah by and by I’ll fly away.”