1938
Barbara
2014
Barbara A. Smith
January 20, 1938 — April 28, 2014
Barbara A. Smith, 76, of Hampton, IL, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3205 60th Street, Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at Hampton Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan, IL.
Barbara was born on January 20, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of John and Dolores (Peot) Atkins. Her grandparents emigrated from Russia in 1913. She retired from 3M Cordova in 1992. She married Fred Smith, Jr., on December 24, 1982, in Las Vegas, NV. Barbara aspired to be the best wife in the world. She was. She was a great cook and loved to bake, but never dried dishes. She loved to straighten up closets.
Barbara took great pride in her many flower beds. She enjoyed playing her keyboard and mothering her kitties, Ginger and Chloe. She collected chimes. She volunteered at the Hampton Elementary School and organized Reading in the Park when the bookmobile no longer came to Hampton.
Barbara and Fred were always together, whether volunteering, gardening, going to the casinos and library, and traveling the world. They were grateful to be able to have the best life on earth. "The road without you will be long, a tear for every mile, but I know one day when I reach the end you will be waiting for me with a smile" - Love always, your Freddie.
Survivors include her loving husband, Fred, Jr.
Sons Ronald Hartman, Jr. Davenport, IA
John (Lisa) Hartman Silvis, IL
Daughter Tammy (Mando Saucedo) Hartman East Moline, IL
Grandchildren Ryan, Allana, Cory (Seajaye), Chad, Brett, Taylor, Elijah
Great granddaughter Bailey
Siblings Audrey Gorsuch Zion, IL
John Cahalan Geneseo, IL
Lori King Columbus Junction, IA
Kathy (John) Pilichowski Moline, IL
Jane (Rick) Forest Colona, IL
Teri Cahalan Moline, IL
Jim (Sue) Cahalan Wheaton, IL
Bob (Nancy) Cahalan Worden, IL
Special friend Cyndi Christopher East Moline, IL
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Frank Cahalan; stepson, Aaron.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3205 60th Street, Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at Hampton Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan, IL.
Barbara was born on January 20, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of John and Dolores (Peot) Atkins. Her grandparents emigrated from Russia in 1913. She retired from 3M Cordova in 1992. She married Fred Smith, Jr., on December 24, 1982, in Las Vegas, NV. Barbara aspired to be the best wife in the world. She was. She was a great cook and loved to bake, but never dried dishes. She loved to straighten up closets.
Barbara took great pride in her many flower beds. She enjoyed playing her keyboard and mothering her kitties, Ginger and Chloe. She collected chimes. She volunteered at the Hampton Elementary School and organized Reading in the Park when the bookmobile no longer came to Hampton.
Barbara and Fred were always together, whether volunteering, gardening, going to the casinos and library, and traveling the world. They were grateful to be able to have the best life on earth. "The road without you will be long, a tear for every mile, but I know one day when I reach the end you will be waiting for me with a smile" - Love always, your Freddie.
Survivors include her loving husband, Fred, Jr.
Sons Ronald Hartman, Jr. Davenport, IA
John (Lisa) Hartman Silvis, IL
Daughter Tammy (Mando Saucedo) Hartman East Moline, IL
Grandchildren Ryan, Allana, Cory (Seajaye), Chad, Brett, Taylor, Elijah
Great granddaughter Bailey
Siblings Audrey Gorsuch Zion, IL
John Cahalan Geneseo, IL
Lori King Columbus Junction, IA
Kathy (John) Pilichowski Moline, IL
Jane (Rick) Forest Colona, IL
Teri Cahalan Moline, IL
Jim (Sue) Cahalan Wheaton, IL
Bob (Nancy) Cahalan Worden, IL
Special friend Cyndi Christopher East Moline, IL
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Frank Cahalan; stepson, Aaron.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Friday, May 2nd, 2014, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Saturday, May 3rd, 2014, 10:00am, Christ the King Catholic Church
Interment Details
Hampton Township Cemetery
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