Barbara L. Jones
August 20, 2016
Barbara L. Jones (Baehler), 57, passed from this life August 20, 2016 at home. Barb was born April 23, 1959 and was a lifelong Iowa resident. She graduated from Valley High School in 1977 and went on to earn her BA in Accounting at ISU, remaining a loyal Cyclone fan no matter what the season brought. She began her career at Taylor Industries in the mid-80’s now known as Hussmann. Barb loved her job and co-workers and was a very dedicated accountant earning a Six Sigma “green belt” in her profession.
Barb married David Jones in 1990 and they made their home in West Des Moines with their cat, KC and after his passing, Maxwell. Meticulous to a fault, Barb was always working on a project, whether trimming bushes, gardening or crafting her beautiful sewing creations. Many of these were made with love for her family and friends. She also enjoyed yoga, music, bicycling, and “Bridge Club” with her friends.
Barb is survived by her husband, David; brother, Barton of Des Moines, IA; sister, Brenda (Al); nephews, Peter (Mindy), Josh and Josiah of Stockton CA; mother-in-law, Dorothy Jones; sister-in-law, Sharon Jones of Venice, FL; and many cousins. In addition, Barb had many friends especially her life-long friends and sisters in love, Jenny, Lissy, and Kristine.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bill; her mother, Bea; Uncle Bob and Aunt Nancy Baehler; and her father-in-law, Floyd Jones.
A celebration of life will be held August 26 from 12 to 2 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway followed by burial of her cremated remains at Resthaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Lifeline of Iowa http://www.animal-lifeline.com/.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tina Smith
08/23/2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Donna Schmoele
08/23/2016
I was so sad to hear of Barb's passing. I am blessed to have known Barb though Hussmann, and I will truly miss her. My deepest condolences go out to her family and friends.
Kim Howell-Prideaux
08/23/2016
I am very sadden to hear about Barbs passing. I had worked with her for over 10 years and she was such a wonderful person and always willing to help others. She was so kind and caring and she will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
John Annarelli
08/23/2016
My deepest sympathy to Barb's family and friends. I'm blessed to have known Barb as a wonderful coworker and friend over the years. I pray we find the peace in knowing she is in heaven now.
RoseAnne Baker
08/23/2016
Im saddened to hear of Barbs passing. Ive worked with Barb over the years at Hussmann. She was such a helpful, caring, and positive person who was always thinking of others. I will truly miss her. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
George Grosvenor
08/23/2016
I will truly miss working with Barb daily here in Des Moines. I believe she's in a better place and will be greatly missed professionally and personally. My prayers are that she's in heaven now with God to whom I pray will comfort her friends and family.
Judy Vorce
08/22/2016
My deepest sympathy to Barb's family and friends. She will be deeply missed, by many.
Ken & Val Mckillip
08/22/2016
I am very sorry for your loss David. Val and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayer.
Diane Etier
08/22/2016
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Barb's family. I worked with her for several years and she will be missed greatly. She is at peace now and I wish peace for her family in knowing this.
Marina Vujevic
08/22/2016
I am very saddened to hear of Barbs passing. It was an honor to have worked with Barb at Hussmann over the years but more so to have known her as a kind and caring friend. She will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Bonnie James
08/22/2016
I write this message with a heavy heart as I learn of the passing of my friend and co-worker. Barb was a very special person and she will be greatly missed. To all her family and friends I pray to the Lord to give you strength and comfort as you go through this difficult time.
Joan Blue
08/22/2016
To Dave, family and friends of Barb Jones I wish to send my deepest condolences on her passing. May she rest peacefully with our Heavenly Father, until you see her, again.
Sincerely,
Tonya Slinkard
08/22/2016
Barb was such a nice and caring person. She was my go to person and put up with me on my worst days. I will miss her so much. My condolences to her family and friends.
Sammy Palmer
08/22/2016
Barbara was my best friend for over 30 years. We worked together, laughed together and cried together. She was the truest of friends,always there for you. I love her and will truly miss her. She will always have a special place in my heart, she was my best friend.
Matt Johnson
08/22/2016
I worked with Barb for over 10 years at Hussmann. She helped me so much over the years, and was very supportive during a
very difficult period of time in my life. I will always have a place in my heart for my memories of her