Barbara Ruth (Brubaker) Singmaster, age 88, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born in Denver, Colorado, on August 31, 1937, to Ruth (Adams) and Chelse Brubaker. She lived in Haswell, Colorado until she was ten years old, when her family moved to Colorado Springs, where she lived the majority of her life. Barbara was married to Donald (Don) Singmaster on June 23, 1956. They lived together in Midland, Texas for two and a half years, before moving back to Colorado Springs. Barbara was a graduate of Colorado Springs High School and Blair Business College. She worked for Colorado Interstate Gas (CIG) and the CPA firms of Trichak, Trainor, and Tillman, Fox and Company, Jim Furlong CPA, and Moellar, Osborne, Parsons, and Rosacker.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Don.
She is survived by her sons: Steven (Toni) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and Scott (Lynda) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and her daughter, Susan (Doug) Murray of Wakita, Oklahoma. She was the beloved “Nana” to her grandchildren: Lauren (Logan) Singmaster Wieland of Eagle River, Alaska, Allison (Nick) (Singmaster) Hasling of Anthony, Kansas, Matthew (Krista) Broker of Peyton, Colorado, Alexis (Peter) Serff of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; and ten great-grandchildren.
Barbara was a member of First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Colorado Springs for 78 years, United Methodist Women in Faith Nightingale Circle, Elks B.P.O.E. 309, Friends of the Pioneer Museum, El Paso County Pioneers Association, and Colorado Springs High School/Palmer Alumni Association. Barbara passed several rigorous tests to earn the title of Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) as a member of the Colorado/Wyoming/Montana CPS Division and was a member of the Professional Secretaries International, where she served as the president of the divisions. She was an avid and enthusiastic fan of the Denver Broncos and the Colorado College hockey team.
Visitation will be at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 420 North Nevada Avenue, Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Private interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to First United Methodist Church’s United Women in Faith, 420 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
We loved Barbara- she was a part of our family and a great friend. We will miss her so much.
Scott, Suzy and Steve- my condolences on the loss of your mother. What a lovely human being she was in every way! My thoughts are with you!!
The world lost a wonderful lady. Mama Singmaster you will be missed! Love to Susie, Scott and Steve!
Your family was our family. Your dear Mother was much loved! She will be missed. Love to you all from Susan Throckmorton Hagan ❤️
Thank you for sharing Nana with us. She was a kind and wonderful lady and we will miss her. Hugs to the whole family.
Susie, I didn’t know your mom but she had to be great because she raised you a sweetheart. Death does hurt however and I will be praying for the entire family.
Sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. Prayers and hugs to the family
I always thanked Nana for being such a positive role model for everyone she encountered, but she was more than that. She was family. God places angels here on earth to help us on our life journeys, and then He calls them home. That certainly was Nana, an angel here on earth.
Scott, Steve, and Suzy,
My heart is heavy thinking about you and your loss of dear Barbara. She was a dear friend for many years, as were your family. The last few years it has been hard for us to get together but we enjoyed our talks on the phone. I am praying that you will find peace in knowing that she will be united with Don. Love to you.
To Scott, Suzie and Steve and the whole Singmaster family,
You have our deepest sympathies. What a special lady Barb was! You are in our prayers.
Extending my heartfelt sympathy to family in the loss of Barbara. Have known this lovely woman since high school. We’ve had many wonderful times and luncheons together. She made the world a better place with her presence. I know she is in safe arms of the God!
Barbara and I were Haswell kids
Her parents (Chub and Ruth) were my parents friends. The world has lost a beautiful lady. Love to her family
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. What a beautiful woman and faithful follower of Jesus. What a blessing. ♥️♥️♥️
Steve, Scott, and Susie
I am deeply sorry for the loss of you sweet mom. It is so hard to lose your mom.
She was a lovely lady and she raised 3 great kids. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Lloyd
My condolences to Scott, Susie, and Steve and the entire family. I am sorry I was not able to be in CS for the service. Barbara was such a lovely person and will be so very missed. I feel fortunate to have known her and happy to heve seen her last summer My heart goes out to the family for your loss.