Barbara Gorman
March 25, 2009
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Barbara J. Gorman, 42, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. Her funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2009 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines, with burial at Altoona Cemetery.
Barbara was born April 2, 1966 to Marie and Joseph Chiodo in Des Moines. She worked at Principal Financial for 14 years before retiring and staying home with her children. She was very active in the home schooling community, belonging to groups including SHEEP and NOAH. She was also a wonderful Sunday School Teacher for many years.
Barb is survived by her loving husband, Chris; her children: Jean Clipperton (Miles Shultz), Sally Clipperton, Andrew, Jeremiah, and Ruth Gorman; her mother Marie Chiodo; her sister Donna (Mark) Levering; and her brother Jake Dubson. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Chiodo; her son Isaiah; and her daughter, Faith.
Visitation will be 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens.
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James, Tawnya, Carissa and Vanessa Rowland
03/30/2009
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Barb was always very kind and welcoming to us at IHEFC years ago. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Julie Jones
03/29/2009
Dear Chris and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I received updates on Barb from the Avon Buying Club and remember you both well from the Hallelujah Acres classes. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie, Eric, and Lucas Jones
Karla Ostermann
03/30/2009
I was so impressed with Barb when I first got to know her. She was running errands for you, Chris, when I happened to run into her. She was pregnant at the time and had the 2 little ones, Ruth and the little 2 year old boy you were caring for at the time. I so enjoyed visiting with her, finding out the stories behind these two precious children, the struggles with caring for them, the great and generous heart I heard which I know must have also represented your heart, Christ, as well, being willing to give "father" care to these two. I spoke of your family to others, and then was so saddened by the loss of little Faith, the news of her breast cancer, rejoicing at the healing, then to learn again of this last bout with cancer. My heart goes out to you and your family as you walk through this dark part of the journey with the Lord. Your words of faith at this time of great and deep loss- of choosing to praise God even though it's SO difficult for you all - help us all to know that you will be able to be comforted by our gracious heavenly Father. May this time of sorrow draw you closer than you could imagine to our Lord and to all who know you.
We will be praying for all of you!
In Christ's love,
Karla Ostermann, a SHEEP mom
Suzanne Buffington Family
03/26/2009
Gorman family: God has claimed a very special person and may you find peace knowing that she is now in his hands and she will forever be looking down and blessing you with her love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Richard, Tammy, and Alli Snyder
03/26/2009
Chris and kids,
We have been so touched by Barb and her grace throughout the years, whether as Alli's Sunday School teacher, in Bible studies, or just watching her grace in handling any adversity that came her way. We are so sorry for your loss, she was missed by many. We rejoice that we will be with her again one day and that today she is with our Lord and truly pain free!
Richard, Tammy, and Alli Snyder
Lori Dannen
03/26/2009
Deepest sympathy to your whole family. My sister (Tammy Snyder)
introduced me to Barb at their church a long time ago. Tammy kept
me up to date on her story. I loved the way she fought her cancer!
What an inspiration! I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Dannen
Cedar Falls, IA
Judy Zander
03/26/2009
Barb was such a wonderful person to know and one of the biggest encouragers I have ever met! She could find something to laugh at or positive to say even when she was sick and in pain. I will always treasure her big smile and joyful spirit in my memories of knowing her from SHEEP. My prayers are with her husband and children and the rest of her family. ~JudyZ
Nicole Kline
03/27/2009
My husband (Brad) and I, along with our children want to offer our deepest sympathy for your family. Barb had such a big heart and was so kind and uplifting. I am so glad that she was surrounded by family and went in peace to be with the Lord. She will be greatly missed.
Jeff and Kim Stilwell
03/26/2009
Dear Chris and family,
While we rejoice that Barb is with our Savior, our hearts ache for all of you.
You will be constantly in our prayers in the months to come. We are blessed and honored to have known Barb.
Lovingly,
Jeff and Kim Stilwell & children
Pat & LaDonna Overton
03/26/2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed so much by so many people.
Jaydeen and Barry Georgeff
03/26/2009
We knew Barb from the SHEEP home school group there in Iowa, and she became my friend quickly. She loved the music I recorded through our ministry, and so I gave he a couple of CDs, which she enjoyed listening to often. She reached out to me, in my time of uncertainty and pain, when I was undergoing health issues. When she lost her baby daughter 17 months ago, our family was at the viewing at Hamilton's.
Last year in April, our family relocated to the mountains of Colorado. I knew Barb was fighting cancer, and I never forgot about her. She was SO filled with the joy of the Lord, and was such an influence on me.
I am comforted in knowing we will spend eternity in heaven together. I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful inspiration.
Our deepest sympathies to you all,
The Georgeff Family
(Barry, Jaydeen, Avalon and River)
Dee Shelton
03/26/2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Barb so much. She was a wonderful testimony and has been such a blessing in my life. I will miss her so much. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Love,
Dee