Sheryl Smith-Barr
February 12, 2022
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Sheryl Ann Smith-Barr, age 83, passed away on February 12, 2022, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was born in Des Moines, IA on April 5, 1938, the first of four born to Elnora Gyles Timmons and Donald Timmons.
Sheryl was married to Keith Smith in 1954 and they were blessed with 4 girls. Keith passed away in 1985 of cancer. Sheryl remarried on February 17, 1990 to Darwin Barr. This would have been their 32nd anniversary.
Sheryl had many interests in her life. She enjoyed camping, the Saddle Club, boating, dancing, reading, traveling, cruises, the church, her grandchildren and her dogs! She was also proud of her years working at JCPenney and her life in Benson, AZ with Darwin. Meeting new people brought her joy while they were campground hosts at Saylorville Lake for many summers.
Sheryl is survived by her husband Darwin Barr, her brother Gary Timmons, her sister Suzanne Burns; her children Denise Seemann of Huxley IA, Connie Smith of Denver CO, Sandra Smith of Seattle WA, and Lori Smith of Columbus GA; 7 grandchildren: Lynsey McDaniel, Alyce Lofstedt, Kolton Bruce, Kyle Lofstedt, Jessica Luck, Malorie Seemann, and Caleb Smith; 6 great grandchildren: Karsyn, Dayton, and Adasyn McDaniel, Nash, Noah, and Anabel Bruce.
And her step family; Vicky Boyle of Earlham IA, Kimberly Mc Clelland of Fountain CO, James Barr of Waukee IA; 3 Grandchildren: Blake and Brady Boyle, Lucas Barr; 5 Great grandchildren: Kendall, Kyler, Clara, Grant, and Delaney Boyle.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Keith Smith, sister Judy Hazelbaker, her brother-in-law Michael Burns, and her step son-in-law Ted Boyle.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, where the family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions will be received by the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mary Kathryn Bigelow
02/22/2022
Sorry for your loss. The weather has put a stop to me coming to the service. I will miss seeing family. I remember one summer when the Smith family came to our farm. Mom made devil eggs for lunch which I loved and ate to many of. We all went out to play and run and up came the eggs. I did not like eggs for a while after that. I remember how big I thought your horses were compared to our pony. I will say we farm
and have cattle but I am still slightly fearful of horses even though the kids had one.
Thinking of you Darwin
Love Mary Kathryn
Lori Smith
02/20/2022
I love you mom. I am the youngest daughter,haven't been the best. I just want you to know i love you and you did the best you could to always let me know you loved me. I love the time we spent together before you got really sick at Christmas. i will miss you. Have a good time with
and with your Grandfather and mother and your sister Aunt Judy. Love you always.
Kasey Jurgensen
02/15/2022
Sheryl was a smart and kind woman who always had a smile on her face. That sweetness ~ a lovely woman with a beautiful soul! Always a delight. My sympathy to her family.
Don & Nancy OBrien
02/14/2022
I have lots of good memories of going to Smith's house as a child. Going on carnival rides and later going to see horses and bringing a pony to our farm for summer. So sorry for families loss.