Barbara Williams
January 11, 2012
Barbara Jean Williams, 75, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Mayflower Homes in Grinnell, Iowa. She was born June 28, 1936, daughter of Virgil and Lucile Luce. Barbara was born and raised in Des Moines and graduated from Tech High School.
Some of Barbara’s hobbies included crocheting, cooking, baking, watching movies, and solving crossword puzzles. She loved dogs, and enjoyed spending time with her five children and family.
Barbara is survived by daughters, LuAnn (Jim) Manning, Lori (Dave) Kloppenburg, Lorraine Vasquez, Leslie (Kirk) Ferneau; son, Kirk Williams; brother, Virgil Luce; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Bonnie Henderson.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at the funeral home.
In loving memory of Barbara, memorial contributions will be received by the family for P.A.L.S. and Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ron & Peg Cook & Family
01/16/2012
our thoughts and prayers are with you through this tough time.
charles johnson
01/15/2012
My condolences for the loss of your mom.She was a wonderful lady and a great neighbor.
Connie Keller
01/15/2012
Barbara was like a second mom to me I spent as much time at their house as I did my own. Lots of fun times. Your mom will always be with you guys no matter what you're doing
Esther Ritchie
01/15/2012
I have known Barbara since Jr. High and High School. Bonnie, Barbara and I went ice skating, movies, and had sleepovers at their house. Barbara was always singing the hit song of the day "Blue Moon" We had a good time at their house. Their parents were very loving and there was always another place at the table for friends.
Your Mother/Grandmother was a wonderful person. Full of fun and a joy to be around.
I enjoyed our teenage years together.
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
With deepest sympathy,
Esther Rowley Ritchie
Pat Webb
01/15/2012
Always remember girls that MOM is always in your" Heart", just a memory away. She will always be with you.
Always with much Love Aunt Pat & Uncle Wayne
Marty West
01/13/2012
Love you Aunt Barbara-you are forever in my heart!
Cricket Bixler
01/13/2012
Bryan, Lorraine and family our prayers with you.
The Bixler family