Birth date: Nov 11, 1929 Death date: Nov 11, 2025
Barbara Jeanette Eddy Born November 11, 1929, in Exline, Iowa Died November 11, 2025, in Centerville, Iowa Barbara Jeanette Eddy lived a full and vibrant 96 years, bookended by the same November day that marked both her arrival Read Obituary
I have so many memories of my Aunt Barbara. When I was younger I would stay at their house in the summer sometimes on the farm. She has always had the kindest heart and one of the most caring people I have ever met. Even her last few years she was more concerned about others rather than herself. My son Payton thought so highly of Aunt Barbara also.
I remember how Uncle Morgan and my Dad- Gary used to tell jokes and stories -she would have them laughing so hard trying to get them to stop to pose for the picture like I posted where they were still laughing.
She will be so dearly missed by all and will be forever in our hearts. We love you Aunt Barbara❤
-from Gary's youngest daughter and grandson Annie Cline and Payton Cline-Cordes
She was a great teacher, she was the teacher she taught my mom, me and my son. She was the teacher every kid should have. She also taught my brothers. I will always remember Mrs. Eddy with love and affection.
My Aunt Barbara was uniquely warm, kind, and full of energy. Whenever we would visit Iowa, she would greet us with excitement and intently listen to everything going on in our lives. It is comforting to know she placed her faith in Jesus as her savior, and that we will see her again someday.
I shared many years with Barb at the Continental. She loved to sit and reminisce farm wife to farm wife with me and hear of all the new happenings I had going on at home. She loved to tell the story of Becky sneaking a tiny baby chick inside her pocket, into the house. I have two favorite memories of her. Many years ago, at the start of a shift many employees were gathered around waiting for the day to start. Barb walks up to the group with a brown paper bag on her walker. She picks it up and asked, "Can someone take this to the dumpster for me? It's a mouse." The way most of the crowd scattered! She looked confused then said, "I'm and old farm girl, a little mouse doesn't bother me!" One afternoon at the start of lunch, I had brought lunch to her in her room. I sat and chatted for a few minutes and could tell they were getting busy downstairs. So, I left in a hurry. To go orders were coming in like crazy on top of the rush. I get a call from Barb, asking when I get time if I could come up and help her with her phone, it wouldn't stop ringing and she even took it off the hook. So, I go to grab my cordless phone to head to her room, only to realize I had left it in her room on her end table and she was getting all of the lunch order calls! Barb was such a sweet, kind, humble woman, I'm sorry for your loss.
I Always Brought her Captain Crunch Cereal, she said that she and her kids LOVED IT!😄
Mrs Eddy was a wonderful teacher. She made learning so much fun and interesting. She left an impression on me that has stuck through the years. She was an unforgettable teacher that loved her job and cared about her students. My thoughts and prayers are with her family
My first job as a teenager was at the Continental Hotel- Barbara, with her genuine, warm smile and friendly greetings, QUICKLY became one of my favorite residents. I could always count on her to brighten up my day. Anyone who met her could instantly tell how real and genuine she was.. you could tell that she really CARED. I am deeply saddened to hear of Barbara’s passing, and I extend my deepest condolences to all of her family and friends.
