Barbara Thoren Witten, beloved wife, mother, friend, and "Mimi" went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 31, 2012 at the age of 83. She is beginning her New Year in Heaven. Barbara was married to the love of her life, Jerry, for 56 years. She is survived by her daughter, Carla Green and husband Allen Green of La Vernia, Tx. Son Jeff Witten and wife Pam of San Antonio, Tx, step sons Rick Witten and wife Sharon of Cleveland, Tx, Lee Witten, Grandkids Caitlin, Carly, and Jordan Green, Whitney and Warrin Witten, Terry Olson, Jesse Witten, and four great-grandchildren. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, her parents Fenella Rasmussen and Magnus Thoren, siblings Bruce, Walter, and Joan Thoren. Barbara was born on August 10, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah, graduated from South High School, and attended the University of Utah. She worked several years as Head Teller at Citizen's Frost Bank and as Administrator for State Farm Insurance. Barbara enjoyed their retirement home on the Guadalupe River in Seguin, and her main mission in life was propelling her children and grandchildren forward into wonderful lives of their own. Barbara valiantly battled kidney disease for several years and never gave up. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-3914. A memorial service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held Sunday Jan. 13 2013 at 2:00 pm at Tres Hewell Mortuary in Seguin.