Barbara L. Taylor
June 05, 2011
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Jesus reached out His hand and she accepted. Barbara Louise Taylor, 64, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines after a two and a half year courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Des Moines. A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel at Lutheran Church of Hope.
Barb was born on January 29, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Bill and Louise Scott. Her family moved to Clinton, IA where she grew up and attended high school. Her husband Tom of 42 years also attended Clinton High School where they were best friends, getting married several years later. They moved to Wyoming, IA where their two children were born. In 1975 they moved to Perry, IA for 28 years and then to Des Moines in 2002 after Tom retired from teaching.
Barb touched many lives. Her family along with her strength and deep faith were the essence of her life. Her grandchildren, Sydney, Calvin, Adaline and Will put the spring in her step and a song in her heart. Her twinkling eyes were the smile of her soul – a gift she gave freely to anyone fortunate enough to know her.
Barb was preceded in death by her father, Bill Scott of Clinton, IA; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Calvin and Arlene Taylor also of Clinton, IA.
Survivors include her husband Tom; her children, Scott (Katie) Taylor of Cedar Rapids, IA and Jennifer (Doug) Freking of Cumming IA; mother, Louise Scott of Woodinville, WA; sister, Sandy (Randy) Coggeshall of Woodinville, WA; brother, Gary Scott of Marion, IA; her four grandchildren, Sydney, Calvin, Adaline and Will; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Special thanks to Barb and Tom’s church small group for their unconditional love and support. The family would also like to thank Barb’s Oncologist, Dr. Steven Heddinger, Amy Bell and the entire staff at John Stoddard Cancer Centers, Radiology and Chemotherapy departments for their compassionate care.
God promises a safe landing – not a calm journey.
Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Missy Holst Phillips
06/14/2011
Mr. Taylor and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife and mother! She was always a friendly person and I enjoyed her smile! I hope that she is at peace now and you can all remember the good times with her.
Love Missy
(Former Student to my Favorite Teacher!!)
Tom and Cindy Lynch
06/09/2011
Gary and family....
We have heard so much about Barb and her family and just wanted to reach out to say we are thinking of all of you and hoping that your fond memories will make the days ahead easier to bear.
Our love to you all.
Cindy & Tom
Dawn ,Deb,Annette, Tami
06/09/2011
Tom and family,
We will always remember Barb for her love for of her grandkids,her enjoying a good laugh, and her repeatedly saying in the last few years how good Tom was to her.
We want to remember Barb with a smile on her face and her telling us her funny stories of antics that happened around you're household. We'll envision her sitting at the kitchen table with a glass of wine, laughing as stories are being told. She was a neat lady. The nurses of Iowa Heart.
Michelle Lee
06/08/2011
To the whole Taylor family, my deepest condolences.
My thoughts, love and hugs is being sent your way. Barbara our meeting was short, but very special. Scott you now have your very own personal angel looking over you all.
Thinking of you all.
Michelle,
Melbourne, Australia.
Deb Wilson Chase
06/08/2011
Tom, I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I can see the two of you now at CHS and remember you and your beautiful voice when we were in Hawthorne. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and for all your difficult tomorrows. God bless you and yours.
Deb Wilson Chase
Dan Galligan
06/08/2011
Tom, Scott, Jenny
I was so sorry to hear the news of Barb's death. What a wonderful spirit to have known. As I read the obituary, I could see the spring, I could hear the song. Such great memories of the time I spent with your family centered around theatrics in Perry. Both Tom & Barb brought out the very best in me, and I am grateful for your friendship and guidance.
As I type this, very slowly, I think back to meeting Mr. Taylor in a beginning typing class at Perry High School. I was privileged to spend time with you in school, in theater, and in our homes. We shared many laughs and perhaps a few tears. I watched your children grow, and you watched this kid get married. You did what God puts us on this earth to do...You lived, you loved, you shared everything you have with everyone you know.
I recently heard that "although a funeral is certainly a sad time, it is also a celebration of the life lived. It is an opportunity to ponder where we have come from, and where we want to go." Certainly Barb's life is reason to celebrate. Scott and Jenny, You have come from a greatness, and I look forward to hearing where you are yet to go!
Tom, we will always have Steinbrau!
I wish you peace,
Dan Galligan
Kay Stukenholtz
06/08/2011
Tom - I am so sorry to hear about Barb. Please know that your family are in my thoughts and prayers. There are so many wonderful memories of Barb and all that she accomplished in her life. I know you and the kids will cherish all the wonderful times. God has added a special angel into His fold. She was a very special person and will sorely be missed. God be with you all through this trying time.
The Carl Stukenholtz family
Sue (Carbee) Ervin
06/08/2011
Tom,
I was so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. My sister-in-law, Susan Hastie, sent me the notice.
It has been many years and a couple of lifetimes since I spent time with you, but I do fondly remember Barb's positive energy and kindness. She was a beautiful person in every way. I hope your family and faith will give you strength at this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Sue Ervin
Le Claire, Iowa
Ken and Carolyn Shaw
06/08/2011
Tom and Family....So sorry to read of Barb's death in the morning paper. In this difficult time may the kindness and thoughtfulness of friends comfort you and may the unfailing love of Jesus bring peace to your heart.
Christie Langer McFall
06/08/2011
Sending you my thougths and prayers.
Lesley Poel Kennedy
06/08/2011
Tom,
I received an email from Sheri Lentz about Barb's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss and wanted to express to you and your family that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jen Campbell
06/08/2011
Scott/Katie and Gary - I am so sorry for your loss. She fought such a good fight, but feel warmth in the fact she will be watching over each of you and your families and still taking care of you. Peace be with each of you.
Angel Peel (Shannon)
06/08/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I always remember the smile on your moms face everytime i saw her.. She is an insperation to all who knew her. May you find comfort in this time of greif.
Judy Sattizahn Wolfensperger
06/08/2011
Tom,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Having known Barb in church at First Presbyterian and through high school, it is hard to imagine that this sweet, caring, motherly person has died. I love how someone wrote about her twinkling eyes because I do remember them.
We praise God that Barb is no longer suffering from cancer and is with her Lord and Savior. And we are thankful for the hope that we have that one day we will see our loved ones again.
God bless you and comfort you,
Judy Sattizahn Wolfensperger
Gail Ugarph Vittitow
06/07/2011
Tom, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.