Gloria Barquist
November 27, 2010
Gloria S. Barquist, 78, of Clive, IA, died suddenly at home Saturday, November 27, 2010. Visitation will be 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at First Church of the Open Bible, 2200 Beaver Ave in Des Moines. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Gloria was born February 10, 1932 in Des Moines to George W. and Elfa Rife. She was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and a 1950 graduate of East High School. She was a retired medical secretary and a member of First Church of the Open Bible. Gloria was a devoted, generous and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was the bond that held her family together. Gloria found joy in celebrating holidays and special occasions with family and friends who will cherish the memories of family gatherings, lunch dates, and the special cards she always remembered to send. Most importantly, she was a woman of strong faith, looking forward to meeting her Lord and Savior.
Gloria is survived by her children, John (Shari) Olson, Kim (Dale) Thede, and Don (Marla) Olson; step-daughters, Karen (Gary) Mager and Kristine (Jim) Higdon; daughter-in-law, Melissa Olson; sisters, Alice A. (Russell) Cook, and Ginger D. (Glenn) Reece; sister-in-law, Darlene Rife; 13 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harry A. Barquist; son, Ron Olson; brother, Wayne E. Rife; granddaughter, Sheena Haven; and two great-grandsons.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Open Bible.
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Lori (Sherman) Splett
12/03/2010
Dear John, Kim, Don and families,
I was truly saddened to hear of your mother's death. Gloria had a heart of gold. She helped me tremendously when I was young and my own mother died. She opened her home and her heart to me and I have never forgotten the love she extended during those difficult days in my life. She was an incredible woman.
I trust that God in His amazing grace and mercy, will comfort each of you in the loss of your mom and I hope that you will have opportunities to reflect on many wonderful memories of moments shared with her. May you find solace in knowing that she is with her Lord.
Much love to all,
Lori
Ron German
12/01/2010
To John and Family,
Words can't convey the sorrow our family feels over the loss of your mother.
It has been a very difficult year for you. Try to draw solace from the strong family group that she raised and nurtured. Draw solace that she was here to give thanks for the many blessings she had received. Lastly, draw solace in her presence with her Lord and loved ones passed. May God bless her and your family.
Sue Maricle and family
12/01/2010
To the Family of Gloria Barquist,
We send our deepest sympathy to you! We know how much you will miss her and wish there were words to express how sorry we are.