Barbara Acri
February 09, 2009
Barbara Jean Acri, 74, passed away Monday, February 9, 2009 at Kavanagh on 56th St. after a long courageous battle with lung disease. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with burial at Resthaven Mausoleum in West Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. with family present from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at the funeral home.
Barbara was born February 6, 1935 in Des Moines to Robert and Winnie (Vanscoy) Harrison. She was a beautician for many years, owned and operated First Lady Salon in Windsor Heights and also did hair at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Barbara then went on to work for Belin Law Firm, retiring in 1997 after 17 years of service. She was a very loving person, always giving of herself and never expecting anything in return and she always treated everyone like family. Barbara was also an avid Younkers shopper.
Barbara is survived by her son, Richard Acri; daughter, Wendy Jo Acri; step-daughter, Theresa Acri; sisters, Mary (Marcel) DuBois and Jeane (Bill) Harrison-Gogerty; brother, Robert Benjamin (Nora) Harrison; sister-in-law, Marilyn Howard; grandchildren, Richard (Lori) Acri, Yavonda (Eric) Armagost, Gabriel Acri, Tyler Acri, Aubrey Reser and Nathan Acri; great-grandchildren, Natalie (Josh), Dominick, Samuel and Maxwell; and great-great-grandson, Joshua; and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Yavonda; and brother, Richard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa.
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Jerri Wilson
02/12/2009
We will all miss Barb so very much. She was a shining light where ever she went. We all love her dearly as she touched everyones heart that she met.
Treasure all your memories as we will treasure ours.
Lisa Barnett
02/10/2009
Wendy and family,
I am sorry for your loss.
Jackie Richardson
02/09/2009
All my love and heart felt wishes go out to the family, of one of the most loving and giving ladys I have have had the pleasure of knowing.
Barb and my Mother, Shirly were a darn hoot together. With all my love, Jackie