Barbara L. Taylor
June 05, 2011
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
Patty Mauck Holm
06/08/2011
Tom,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Patty Mauck Holm
Jen Gasche-Olson
06/07/2011
Tom, Scott, Jenni & Families~ I am so sorry for your loss. You had a wonderful wife/mother. I have been blessed to be around your family years ago and got to experience alot of fun times with Barb. She is such a joy... I am sorry that I have lost touch over the years but I always hold all of you dear to my heart... Lots of Love and Prayers
Shawn Kalny
06/07/2011
This world has lost a wonderful, wonderful women. Barb has touched so many people, she will be missed greatly. She will watch over all of us daily.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
Shawn, Payton, Hunter and Jake Kalny
Deb & Al Ehrecke
06/07/2011
My heart goes out to you Jen. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care.
Kris (Johnson) Hingstrum
06/07/2011
Words cannot express what I am feeling right now. So many memories created many, many years ago keep coming to mind. I know that they are but a flash in Barb's life compared to the many memories created in the past 42 years.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all family at this time. May God blessings be with you now and during the days ahead.
Dawn McCallum
06/07/2011
Dear Taylor Family ~ I want to express my deepest sympathy for you during this difficult time. Barb had more love, energy, hope, determination and spirit than anyone I've ever met. Her smile lit up a room and her love for her family could be felt by anyone that knew her. I'm so blessed to have known Barb and I know she'll watch over you now and always. I love you guys and I'm thinking of you.
Best,
Dawn McCallum
Leas Maxheim Kamieniecki
06/07/2011
Dear Tom and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you in this time of grief. Barb left too soon, but she left for a better place. I know that all of the love you shared will carry you through this difficult time. Her love resides in each of you, and will always be with you.
Although I haven't seen Barb in a very long time, I remember her beautiful smile in high school, and her picture here reflects a life of joy and love. I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leas Maxheim
Donna Poulson Rasmussen
06/07/2011
Tom and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers, even though we have lost touch through the years. My mom, now 86, still remembers you both fondly.
We all wish you the comfort that comes from God's love and promise.
Love,
Gale and Donna Rasmussen &
Darlene Poulson
Jason Hartwig
06/07/2011
Scott and Gary,
I was deeply saddened by the news of your mother/sister. I enjoyed reading about the wonderful life she lived and impressed by her courageous battle over the past few years. God's blessings to you and your families during this time.
Molly Maguire
06/07/2011
Barb will be missed...
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
Shari Lentz Buell
06/07/2011
Tom and family,
Our sincerest sympathies to you all.
My family wishes you peace.
Kathleen O'Donnell
06/07/2011
Dear Gary, Scott & Katie,
I am so sorry to hear about your sister/mother. Even though I did not know her, she had to be special to be a part of your family. She certainly had her priorities in order with her faith and her family.
May God hold each of you gently in the palm of His hand in the days ahead.
Hugs and Prayers, Kathleen
Brandy (Stagg) Roberts
06/07/2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember her as she was during the plays at PHS.
Jeff, Mary, Luke, Julie, Drew & Eli
06/07/2011
Tom,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers. If you need anything, please let us know.
Many prayers,
the Dunlaps
Molina Family
06/07/2011
Dear Gary
I am very sorry for your loss, our prayers and hearts are with you and your family.
-Francisco