Barbara R. Bresee, 84, of Lafayette, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014, at Creasy Springs Health Campus. She was born May 29, 1930, in Bloomington, to the late Clyde and Thelma Young Whaley. Barbara married Dr. Norman F. Wong on December 18, 1948 and they later divorced. In 1970 she went back to college and received her degree from Indiana University in Occupational Therapy. While working the Marion, IN VA Hospital she met her future husband Leland Bresee who also worked in the Rehab Department. On February 16, 1978 they married and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2012. Barbara worked as an Occupational Therapist in Indiana, Arizona and Texas before retiring. She was a member of Spring Hill United Methodist Church in Spring Hill, TN, where she was active in the United Methodist Women's Group. Barb was creative, mastering many crafts especially weaving and cross stitch. She played the organ and piano for her family as well as her church in Spring Hill, TN. Surviving are her children Pamela Bellows (Doug) of St. George, UT, Theresa DeBoy (Greg) of Land O Lakes, FL, Deborah L. Bowers of Lafayette, Norman Douglas Wong (Maria) of Pulaski, TN, Susan Carmichael (Jimmy) of Indianapolis, 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Also survivng are her sisters Betty Sparks of Rockford, IL, Belva Burch of Greenwood, Brenda Lee (Cliff) of New Zealand and a her favorite brother Marvin Whaley (Marybelle) of Bloomington. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to a 4:30 PM service Saturday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Interment will be at Meadow View Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute in Barbara's memory to the Spring Hill United Methodist Church.