St. Peter's at the Light

Episcopal Church

The historic church, circa 1890

7th & Central Ave. PO Box 428, Barnegat Light

Genevieve Bishop, Priest

609-494-2398

www.stpeterslbi.org

Email StPeterslbi.vicar@gmail.com


~ Barbara Wheeler ~

August 12th, 1948 - February 2nd, 2026

A Prayer for Our Beloved Organist

 O God, whose beauty is made known through sound and silence alike,

we give you thanks for your servant Barbara,

whose music lifted our hearts and deepened our prayers.

In the suddenness of loss, hold us close in your mercy,

and grant to Barbara eternal rest,

where every note of creation joins in unending praise.

May the melodies once shared among us

now find their fullness in your heavenly choir.

Comfort all who mourn,

and let your Spirit of resurrection bring peace to our hearts,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Remembering our Sweet Organist, Barbara Wheeler!


Barbara was always busy living life to the fullest. Her work as a

Music Therapist is world-renowned. Then there was her far-reaching involvement in her community. Barbara’s family is gathering thoughts from her friends and colleagues to craft an obituary

worthy of a life well lived!

 

Barbara has a Facebook Page with 4,400 friends! Barbara’s zest for life in the company of all she knew graced that page with over 12,000 posts. The tributes from those who have learned of her passing are uplifting, with endless words of gratitude and love. And each friend feels the loss of how much she will be missed.

 

Barbara was a member of Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Beach Haven. She served on the Vestry and sang in the choir.

St. Peter’s shared her too! Holy Innocence is planning Barbara’s

Celebration of Life sometime in March or April.

 

St. Peter’s has a collection of videos with Barbara accompanying the St. Peter’s Choral Group. A few are found in the links below, along with a link to Barbara’s website and an article from The Sandpaper, where you can learn more about her esteemed work.

 

Barbara is not one we can speak of in the past tense. So much of what she accomplished in her life will live on. Each one of us was the recipient of her smile, always vibrant, sincere, and welcoming. And then there was the engaging chat that went along with it! We will miss you, our Dear Friend. Rest Well in Worthy Peace with infinite love and gratitude from all of us at St. Peter’s at the Light!


May God's infinite comfort, care, wisdom and love remain with us all as we watch over one another. 

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