Barbara Jean (Buban) Hans

Barbara Jean (Buban) Hans, 75, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. All services will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with the Funeral Mass on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. and on visitation Sunday, December 4 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. with a vigil service at 3:30 p.m.

Barbara was born March 3, 1941 in Centerville, Iowa. She grew up there and moved to Des Moines after attending graduate school. She was a psychologist for the Des Moines Public Schools her entire career where she touched many lives. Her passion for bettering the lives of others and community was evident as she was a member of so many organizations: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, CFM, Catholic Peace Ministry, DMARC, Beaverdale Neighborhood Association and Polk County Master Gardeners. She was most proud to have been named by Bishop Dingman to the Diocesan Priests’ Peace and Justice Committee and the Task Force for Justice for Women where she was a founding member.

Barbara loved gardening at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Center, and in Allenspark, Colorado. She also enjoyed her book clubs, knitting, daily walks and yoga. She supported the less fortunate through her work with CFUM, Catholic Worker House, and the women’s prison in Mitchellville. Most of all, Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Andrea (Ron) Burnette; son, Adam; and grandchildren, Christian and Ryan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gil; mother, Liz (Morris) Buban; and brother, Michael Buban.

Memorial contributions may be made to Polk County Master Gardener Discovery Gardens, Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Beautification Committee, Children and Family Urban Ministries, Catholic Peace Ministry or DM Catholic Worker.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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