1935 – 2012
Trustee
Inspired by the College’s mission in 1999, Barbara became an early supporter and voice of wisdom for PHC’s leadership. An original PHC Trustee, she lived a life of high achievement and had been involved with her husband, Don, in government and politics for most of her adult life. Her life demonstrated that a modern Christian woman can have a profound impact by actively teaming with her husband while fulfilling a woman’s unique roles of wife and mother.
Toward the end of her life, Barbara struggled with quadriplegia as the result of a tragic fall down the stairs of their home, yet she continued to exemplify a surpassing spirit of joy, devotion to family, and submission to Christ that continues to inspire the PHC community. She went on to be with the Lord due to complications associated with that fall five years later, in October 2012. In October 2009, more than 1,000 students, friends, alumni and guests joined Barbara and Don in this beautiful building to dedicate The Barbara Hodel Center in her honor.
