Barbara Ealey
December 20, 2014
Barbara A. Ealey, 64, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her home. She was born August 19, 1950 in Des Moines to Raymond and Margaret Hevlin.
Barbara worked for Dahl’s for many years. She will be remembered as a very thoughtful and giving person with a contagious laugh and warm hugs. She enjoyed horseback riding, sprint car races, gardening, canning tomatoes, making pies and candies, quilting and cross stitching. Barbara also enjoyed kayaking the Current River in Missouri and spending time at the Tinnermeier Farm in Newton. She had a passion for working with flowers and went to flower arrangement school. She loved her dogs, Sasha and Chachi. Barbara was competitive by nature and enjoyed playing cards. More than anything, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Douglas (Julie) Darnell and Dennis (Lisa) Darnell; grandchildren, Delaney, Drew, Charlie and Frances; sister, Linda (John) Franklin; many cousins, nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Margaret Hevlin.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Living Faith Lutheran Church, 2180 NW 142nd Street in Clive followed by burial at Memorial Garden Cemetery in Newton, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association of Iowa.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Maureen Oberman, ProAssurance
12/29/2014
Doug,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Joyce Gardner
12/26/2014
Dennis and family, I was saddened to hear of your Moms passing, Holding you all in our prayers. Hold tight to the love she had and the memories you all hold in your hearts.
Joyce Gardner & family
Hope Borgerson
12/26/2014
To the family of Barb.I am so sad to hear of your loss.Barb was a truly beautiful person.She will be missed by many.Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Rieff Glasscock
12/26/2014
Linda, Doug, and Dennis,
I'm so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. Barb was such a vibrant person who loved life fully. She had such a bubbly personality and always had a beautiful smile on her face. She was always so positive and cheerful. She loved her sons dearly and was so proud of them and their achievements. She was a wonderful daughter in the way she took care of your father after your mother passed away. As a former classmate and neighbor, she will be greatly missed. Please know that you and your whole family will be in my thoughts and
prayers.
Michelle and Tom McHugh
12/26/2014
Dennis, Lisa and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope that you find peace and love as you are surrounded by those who love you and your mom. We love you dearly.
Love, Michelle & Tom McHugh
Sue Ort
12/25/2014
Denis and Doug, I was so sorry to learn of your mom's death. I always thought she was a super lady: very friendly, always asking about me and my family. You are in my prayers. God bless.
Chuck Shults, ProAssurance
12/24/2014
Doug,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Mom's are so incredibly hard to say goodbye to. They are our Wonder Woman from day one. Please know that we will be praying for you and your family.
Denise Constable-Beener
12/22/2014
Dennis and Doug, Keeping you and your families in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom touched many lives.
Donna L.Gilchrist
12/23/2014
You and your families are in my prayers.We had many good times. Take care, Donna
The Signs Family
12/22/2014
Dennis, Lisa, Charlie and Frankie...
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers and we are just around the corner if you need anything.
Love to all of you!
The Signs Family