Barbara Dornbusch

Barbara Kay Dornbusch, 69, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Barbara was born May 28, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Patricia (Mason) Addams.

She worked at Robin’s Wood Oven Grill, which was a Southside staple, for many years before it closed. Barbara attended many Pentecostal churches on the Southside of Des Moines as well. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and gardening, and loved spending time with her grandkids. She was also very talented at crocheting.

She is survived by her children, Danyell (Mark) Randolph, Paul (Sara) Dornbusch, Chris (Colette) Dornbusch; grandchildren, Damon Wynes, Jacob Wynes, Shalee Sullivan, Desiree Miller, Gabe Dornbusch, Alex Dornbusch, Kalli Day, Christopher Dornbusch, David Dornbusch, Coleton Dornbusch, Brionna Dornbusch; mother, Patricia Troutman; siblings, Sue (Sam) Kemp, Debbie (Ralph) Stanley, Lester (Nancy) Addams; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other extended family, and friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dornbusch and her son, Ronnie Walker Dornbusch.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Barbara.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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Rick Doerring

01/07/2023

Well said David.
For myself Barb always was welcoming warm and loveing person. The times I spent with her were always good ones. I remember one time in a garage with her talking about her love of yarn. She was bound and determined not to toss away one ball of yarn and there were hundreds. I just laughed and said Ok Barbie what can I do to help you it was raining and the roof leaked and was getting her yarn wet. I stayed out there for over a hour and moved things away from the leaks until she was happy. Even though her yarn was getting wet she still had that smile that could light up a room! When I finished moving things I hugged her as always and she was a good hugger! Ill miss you for now Barb but will see you when Im called home too.
Luv ya
R D

David Dornbusch

12/28/2022

Life is such an odd construct. We live everyday with no thought of what tomorrow brings Ill get up early tomorrow Ill work out tomorrow Ill stop smoking tomorrow Ill see her tomorrow. Tomorrow is ultimately a frame of time. Everything occurs but never occurs the same. What is the meaning of life if there is no means?Something we take for granted everyday is the beauty of life & death, unavoidable yet unimaginable. I do not fear death I fear not living while I am alive.

To my dearest grandmother I thought of you the other day, thought Id come over for lunch. Decided not to because I thought Id see you Christmas Eve. Never in a million years did I think Id be a day short of ever seeing you again. I didnt call, I didnt reach out, not even a text message. Ill live with that forever. What a beautiful human and soul lost in a matter of seconds. A complete bundle of joy filled with love and laughter. The touch of a sprit that will last eternity. The grace of such warm and gentle nurturing. The voice of an angel. A pure heart of gold. The strength and care to overcome so much. My soldier, my rock, my sunflower, my butterfly, the glue. The beacon holding the bit of family still intact. I hate that I held this hidden animosity over you as I got older because of your problems. I would have done all I could to have the younger memories of you, but I would do anything to have one last moment. I can remember all the naps I didnt want to take, all the meals I didnt want to eat, all the crafts I didnt want to create. All the little moments you blessed us with, the things I took for granted. I truly appreciate everything youve ever blessed me with over the little time we had. As long as I can I will look at this world for both of us. As long as I can I will laugh with the birds, I will sing with the flowers, I will pray to the stars, for both of us. Seven years one day after papa and it was you time to shine bright aswell. The only thing I can ask is you may rest peacefully with grandpa forever filled with love and happiness. The only thing I can do is assure my kids kids know your name, your love, and your knowledge. I love you forever.

R.I.P Grandma Barbie 🖤💔