The Life of Barbara M. Alder

Barbara M. Alder, 96 of West Chester, PA died Monday October 21, 2019 at The Wellington Terrace in West Chester. She was the wife of the late Howard Alder.

Born October 22, 1922 in Hammond, IN, she was the daughter of the late Samuel E. McKinnon and the late Ledessa Eiseman McKinnon.

Barbara was former active member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist of Ardmore and also attended the First Church of Christ, Scientist of West Chester and Phoenixville. She was an avid gardener and could often be found tending to her meticulously cared for flowers and plants.

She is survived by her children, Suzanne Alder Phillips, Alison Alder Kennedy, James Edward Alder and grandchildren, Amanda, Hayley, Colton and Madison.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Gary Sinise Foundation which honors Veterans, Defenders, First Responders, their families and Those in Need https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ (Phone numbers for specific charities on the website) and / or Fisher House Foundation providing many services for Veterans http://www.fisherhouse.org (Phone numbers for specific charities on the website).