I remember Barb from my old gymnastics days shared with Wendy. Both her and Don always shared a smile with everyone. She encouraged us to constantly give it our all and do our best. She supported the teams by attending the competitions and cheered us on. She also helped out with the booster club at CRAG. My heart goes out to you Wendy, Don and all of the family. May you treasure her memories and know she touched many lives in positive ways. Hugs - Tami
Tami Culver
January 31, 2020
Barb was my aunt. I remember her as always being a loving caring in charge person. Always ready for a laugh. She loved her kids and grandkids. Aunt Barb will be missed by the many peoples lives she’s touched. I’m sorry I can’t make it to the funeral. I will be thinking of my uncle Donnie and cousins. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all.
Patricia Packingham
January 25, 2020
I didn't know Barbara but I know her family- Daryl and Mary Kay Johnson . Prayers for all who loved her during this time of grieving.
Dixie Hansen
January 25, 2020
Barb was a wonderful caring Aunt. Her gift giving was personal hand made treasures. She was always loving and kind. I have many good memories of spending time with Donnie and Barb and the kids. Growing up it seemed we were with them every other weekend. I will miss her very much.
Cendie Scheetz
January 25, 2020
I have known Barbara since the sixth grade. Within a few days after we graduated from high school we rode the bus to Cedar Rapids where I had a job with National Propane. Barbara applied there, too and she was hired. We rented an apartment together. So many great memories. We took our first plane ride there and the list goes on and on. We were bridesmaids for each other. But our friendship didn't end there. Over the years we
have kept our friendship going! I am sure Don that you remember visiting Toby and myself at The Lake of the Ozarks at our lakefront home. I still have Barb and Don's picture on my fridge where it all remain. May GOD comfort you and your beautiful family, Don. I love you Barb!!
Sharon Martinez
January 25, 2020
Barb was a wonderful, caring neighbor and friend who so loved life, family and friends. So like a candle, she lit up the world around her; reflecting the truly good person she was. Barb will live on in our memories - may she rest in peace.
Dorothy Wolfe
January 24, 2020
I have known Barbara as a neighbor and a friend since the 1950s. Barb and I shared so many interests in common and she was almost like another sister to me. She had a penchant for gardening, so she had quite the "green thumb". Through the trials and tribulations in her life, Barbara always seemed to find the silver lining and make others smile. Her loving husband, Don (she called him "Donnie") has been by her side for over 60 years and they have been great neighbors and friends for as long as I can remember. Whether we were involved in neighborhood garage sales or sharing a friendly chat over a cup of coffee, she always seemed to live life to its fullest. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who always took time out of her day to be there for family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who knew her and everyone who had an opportunity to meet such a kind soul over the years. Barbara will live on in our hearts as someone whose kindness and generosity reflected back on souls and made us better people just for meeting her and knowing her. Heaven received another angel. May you find peace in eternity, my friend. Dorothy Wolfe
Dorothy Wolfe
January 24, 2020
Considering Barb's penchant for gardening, these lyrics written by the late drummer/lyricist of the band Rush, Neil Peart, seemed appropriate:
"The Garden"
In this one of many possible worlds,
All for the best or some bizarre test?
It is what it is and whatever,
Time is still the infinite jest
The arrow flies when you dream,
The hours tick away,
The cells tick away
The Watchmaker keeps to his schemes,
The hours tick away, they tick away
The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect,
So hard to earn so easily burned
The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect,
So hard to earn so easily burned
In the fullness of time,
A garden to nurture and protect
In the rise and the set of the sun,
'Til the stars go spinning,
Spinning 'round the night
Oh, it is what it is, and forever
Each moment a memory in flight
The arrow flies while you breathe,
The hours tick away,
The cells tick away,
The Watchmaker has time up his sleeve,
The hours tick away, they tick away
The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect,
So hard to earn so easily burned
In the fullness of time,
A garden to nurture and protect
(It's a measure of a life)
The treasure of a life is a measure of love and respect,
The way you live, the gifts that you give
In the fullness of time,
It's the only return that you expect
The future disappears into memory
With only a moment between.
Forever dwells in that moment,
Hope is what remains to be seen.
Forever dwells in that moment,
Hope is what remains to be seen.
In the fullness of time,
A garden to nurture and protect
(It's a measure of a life)
In the fullness of time,
A garden to nurture and protect
(It's a measure of a life)
In the fullness of time,
A garden to nurture and protect
(It's a measure of a life)
In the fullness of time,
A garden to nurture and protect
(It's a measure of a life)
(It's a measure of a life)
(It's a measure of a life)
(It's a measure of a life)
Eric Wolfe
January 24, 2020