Barbara Godfrey
January 10, 2012
Barbara M. Godfrey, 73, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at home, after a courageous three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2012, at Capitol Hill Christian Church, 3322 E. 25th Street, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
Barbara was born June 9, 1938, to Clare and Dorothy (Moore) Richards in Des Moines. She had worked in the accounting departments of MGM, Broadlawns Hospital, Richman Brothers, Younkers and retired from the Des Moines School District. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and loved attending their music and sporting events. She had a passion for hot air ballooning and recently experienced her first flight. Barbara was a lifelong member of Capitol Hill Christian Church as were her parents and grandparents before her.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ed Godfrey; children, Mark (Heidi) Godfrey of Lisbon, Iowa, Cheryl (Tom) King of Olathe, Kansas, Karyn (Dave) Thompson of Overland Park, Kansas and Julie (Shawn) Wolfe of Ankeny; grandchildren, Jessica, Ian, Matthew, Andrew, Joseph, Zach, Nicholas, Ashley, Tyler, Cody and Darrin; sisters, Ginger (Bob) Crawford, Patty (Denny) Maiers and Peggy (Dick) Stoffer, all of West Des Moines; and a host of other extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Nancy Richards.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Health Hospice or Capitol Hill Christian Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Twyla Pease
01/16/2012
Barb's family, I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I am a childhood friend of Patty and Peggy and remember Barb from those years. I never knew she had a passion for hot air ballooning, what an interesting person she must of been. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Twyla
Penni Heuermann
01/13/2012
To one of my favorite families I send my love and prayers as we say goodbye to my friend Barb. We had many good times at CHCC taking care of very important business such as the Easter Breakfast, the Ice Cream Social and of course the Spaghetti Supper each January when the "purple cabbage" saga began. We had fun for many years with this story and I will never see one without thinking of her with a smile. God bless........
Penni Heuermann
Eileen Stephens
01/12/2012
Julie and family, my sympathy goes out to you in the loss of your mother. While I only met your parents a few times,I did enjoy speaking with them.
The past 3 years must have been very challenging with life's up and downs and a difficult time for all involved when battling cancer. I lost my mother when I was 39 years old, I know this can be a very emotional time, so please take time for yourself. I will be unable to attend visitation and the funeral,just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you, and again my condolences.
Sincerely,
Eileen Stephens
(friend of Kathie and Shelley)
Kristal Leiker
01/12/2012
I would like to express my condolences to Karyn and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Allan butler
01/12/2012
I am sorry for your loss.
Johnanna (Day) Sullivan
01/12/2012
To the Godfrey Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. I wish I could be there to tell you all of this in person:
I have many fond memories of Barb, Ed, Julie, Peggy. and family. From church services to Sunday School and youth group outings. Barb is one of the spirits that I think of when I think of Capitol Hill Church.
I know that she will be missed.
Sending love, compassion, sympathy, and lots of well wishes out to the entire Godfrey Family to help you in your time of need.
Bob and Pat West
01/11/2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Barb smiled often when she probably didn't feel like it. She fought strong and brave and is now at rest with her Lord. We wish for you peace in all your memories.
The Goode's
01/11/2012
Cheryl, Tom and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jon DeWitt
01/11/2012
Thankful to know that the fruits of her faith were witnessed during my short walk back with Christ in Cheryl and her family! She's in a far better place than here and I cannot wait to meet her someday. From our hearts to the King's hearts. The DeWitt's
Diana Collins Pallwitz
01/11/2012
Ed and family -- Barb was a great person and friend. We will truly miss her. Remember the good times you have shared as I know there are many. She was blessed to have you all as her family. Take care.
Sharon Rohde
01/11/2012
Family of Barbara Godfrey - I am a coworker of Peggy, I am so sorry for your loss. Peggy just recently described a moment with Barbara that made both of them smile...a taste of Diet Coke (: small though it may seem, it's those times that you hold in your heart. May all your hearts hold memories of your loved one. - God's Peace.