Barbara J. Ahola

Barbara J. (Curtiss) Ahola June 30, 1944 - February 19, 2020 Barbara J. (Curtiss) Ahola, age 75, of Chiefland, Florida, formerly of Crystal Falls, Michigan, died February 19, 2020. She was born June 30, 1944 in Crystal Falls, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Sophie (Perry) Curtiss. She was confirmed by Rev. Wilbur Ruohomaki and graduated from Crystal Falls High School in 1962. On July 14, 1962 she and William R. Ahola of Amasa, Michigan were married at Emmanuel Lutheran. She and Bill were married for 51 years. They were each other’s best friend and did most activities together such as fishing, hunting, shopping and traveling. He preceded her in death in 2013. Barbara was an avid artist, poet, guitarist/singer, songwriter, karaoke singer, computer emailer, and very eager golfer. She was a champion of golf for several years on ladies leagues in Michigan and Florida. She painted many pictures on saw blades, hand saws, golf balls, a bowling pin, and canvases. She wrote poetry all of her married life and had a collection of her best poems put in a book called “Harvesting Small Potatoes and Other Story Rhymes”. While living in Wildwood, Illinois she sang her songs and gospel songs and played her guitar at the Wildwood Presbyterian Church and the Libertyville Nursing Home. She and Bill have enjoyed singing karaoke in both Michigan and Florida. Barbara said that when she dies she will be using her passport to heaven. She will then be waiting there to see all her dear family and friends when they get there. Survivors include One sister, Marlene M. (William) Kallio of McMinnville, TN, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her sister Virginia Carne. Barbara also leaves many dear golfing and karaoke friends. Visitation will be held at the Nash Funeral Home August 7, 2021 from 12:00 pm (noon) until 1:00 pm. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm at the Nash Funeral Home. Rev. Cheryle Spicer of Faith Fellowship of Crystal Falls will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Condolences to the family of Barbara (Curtiss) Ahola may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements