Barbara J. Campbell

Barbara Jean Campbell, 73, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020.

Barbara was born April 23, 1947 in Centerville, Iowa to William and Dorothy (Nelson) Bean. She earned her BA in Education from Northeast Missouri State University. She was a teacher in the Des Moines Public School System. She met and married Craig Campbell and they were blessed with three children. Once Barbara become a mother, her focus became her family, and she continued to substitute teach part-time. Barbara was an active member of the Well Covenant Church. She loved her church family and taking part in Sunday School and Bible Study groups. Her pets held a special place in Barbara’s heart and her greatest treasures in life were her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Craig Campbell; children, Karin Beschen (Thomas), Tara Campbell, and Chad Campbell (Kris); grandchildren, Tyler and Drew Beschen, Roxy and Ike Monner, and Kelson and Jacob Campbell; sister, Carol Ann Manley; lifelong friends, Mac and Stephanie; and other extended family and friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy Bean.

Services will take place Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to The Well Covenant Church, 2625 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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