The Life of BARBARA JEAN WILLIAMS
Barbara Jean Williams, 75, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Mayflower Homes in Grinnell, Iowa. She was born June 28, 1936, daughter of Virgil and Lucile Luce. Barbara was born and raised in Des Moines and graduated from Tech High School.
Some of Barbara’s hobbies included crocheting, cooking, baking, watching movies, and solving crossword puzzles. She loved dogs, and enjoyed spending time with her five children and family.
Barbara is survived by daughters, LuAnn (Jim) Manning, Lori (Dave) Kloppenburg, Lorraine Vasquez, Leslie (Kirk) Ferneau; son, Kirk Williams; brother, Virgil Luce; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Bonnie Henderson.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at the funeral home.
In loving memory of Barbara, memorial contributions will be received by the family for P.A.L.S. and Alzheimer''s Association.
Some of Barbara’s hobbies included crocheting, cooking, baking, watching movies, and solving crossword puzzles. She loved dogs, and enjoyed spending time with her five children and family.
Barbara is survived by daughters, LuAnn (Jim) Manning, Lori (Dave) Kloppenburg, Lorraine Vasquez, Leslie (Kirk) Ferneau; son, Kirk Williams; brother, Virgil Luce; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Bonnie Henderson.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at the funeral home.
In loving memory of Barbara, memorial contributions will be received by the family for P.A.L.S. and Alzheimer''s Association.
