Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church of Casa Grande, 702 Cottonwood Lane, for Mrs. Flossie Wills Barmes, who died early Wednesday morning in Hoemako Hospital. Rev. Robert Stahmer, pastor, will officiate. Preceding the memorial services, private graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery.
Cole and Maud Mortuary, 215 So. Washington St., is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Barmes was born July 7, 1882 in Tefft, Indiana. She had lived in Arizona 68 years and in Casa Grande, 38 years. A 1917 graduate of Purdue University, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics. She first enrolled in Purdue in 1911 but after two years she moved to Phoenix where she worked for several years to earn sufficient money to complete her education. Several years ago she was honored by Purdue in its Alumni Magazine as one of its most distinguished graduates.
Mrs. Barmes was well-known throughout Arizona for her work as home demonstration agent for the University of Arizona Extension Service. She served Greenlee, Maricopa, Pinal and Yavapai Counties. Prior to her work in the extension service, she was employed as a dietitian at St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix and at one time taught home economics at Creighton School in Phoenix.
She also received statewide recognition when she was named Arizona Mother of the Year.
During the lime she has lived in Casa Grande she has been a dedicated worker for the betterment of the community. A Past President of the Woman's Club of Casa Grande, she worked with club members to initiate the public library in Casa Grande as well as the "Friends of the Library" when it was first organized here. For many years, she served on the City Library Board and the Board of Trustees for the Arizona Children's Home, Tucson.
Mrs. Barmes was instrumental in founding the Casa Grande Valley Historical Society. In recognition of her efforts, the Society's museum was named in her honor. In addition to her membership in the Woman's Club, she was a charter member of the Glendale Order of Eastern Star; member of the Casa Grande Chapter 28 OES; former officer in Zonta Club of Casa Grande Valley; Parent-Teachers Association, and also served on special and general elections boards for both city
and county. At one time she served as Republican precinct committeeman.
A longtime member of the Presbyterian Church, she served as an Elder in the church.
She and her husband, Arthur J. (Barney), who survives her, were married Nov. 30, 1922 in Phoenix.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Nell Robinson, Casa Grande; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Those who wish may contribute memorial funds to the Mobile Meals Service, sponsored by the Woman's Club, in care of Mrs. Louise Henness, or to the Flossie Wills Barmes Museum, Casa Grande Valley Historical Society, 404 N. Marshall.
Cole and Maud Mortuary, 215 So. Washington St., is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Barmes was born July 7, 1882 in Tefft, Indiana. She had lived in Arizona 68 years and in Casa Grande, 38 years. A 1917 graduate of Purdue University, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics. She first enrolled in Purdue in 1911 but after two years she moved to Phoenix where she worked for several years to earn sufficient money to complete her education. Several years ago she was honored by Purdue in its Alumni Magazine as one of its most distinguished graduates.
Mrs. Barmes was well-known throughout Arizona for her work as home demonstration agent for the University of Arizona Extension Service. She served Greenlee, Maricopa, Pinal and Yavapai Counties. Prior to her work in the extension service, she was employed as a dietitian at St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix and at one time taught home economics at Creighton School in Phoenix.
She also received statewide recognition when she was named Arizona Mother of the Year.
During the lime she has lived in Casa Grande she has been a dedicated worker for the betterment of the community. A Past President of the Woman's Club of Casa Grande, she worked with club members to initiate the public library in Casa Grande as well as the "Friends of the Library" when it was first organized here. For many years, she served on the City Library Board and the Board of Trustees for the Arizona Children's Home, Tucson.
Mrs. Barmes was instrumental in founding the Casa Grande Valley Historical Society. In recognition of her efforts, the Society's museum was named in her honor. In addition to her membership in the Woman's Club, she was a charter member of the Glendale Order of Eastern Star; member of the Casa Grande Chapter 28 OES; former officer in Zonta Club of Casa Grande Valley; Parent-Teachers Association, and also served on special and general elections boards for both city
and county. At one time she served as Republican precinct committeeman.
A longtime member of the Presbyterian Church, she served as an Elder in the church.
She and her husband, Arthur J. (Barney), who survives her, were married Nov. 30, 1922 in Phoenix.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Nell Robinson, Casa Grande; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Those who wish may contribute memorial funds to the Mobile Meals Service, sponsored by the Woman's Club, in care of Mrs. Louise Henness, or to the Flossie Wills Barmes Museum, Casa Grande Valley Historical Society, 404 N. Marshall.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church of Casa Grande, 702 Cottonwood Lane, for Mrs. Flossie Wills Barmes, who died early Wednesday morning in Hoemako Hospital. Rev. Robert Stahmer, pastor, will officiate. Preceding the memorial services, private graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery.
Cole and Maud Mortuary, 215 So. Washington St., is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Barmes was born July 7, 1882 in Tefft, Indiana. She had lived in Arizona 68 years and in Casa Grande, 38 years. A 1917 graduate of Purdue University, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics. She first enrolled in Purdue in 1911 but after two years she moved to Phoenix where she worked for several years to earn sufficient money to complete her education. Several years ago she was honored by Purdue in its Alumni Magazine as one of its most distinguished graduates.
Mrs. Barmes was well-known throughout Arizona for her work as home demonstration agent for the University of Arizona Extension Service. She served Greenlee, Maricopa, Pinal and Yavapai Counties. Prior to her work in the extension service, she was employed as a dietitian at St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix and at one time taught home economics at Creighton School in Phoenix.
She also received statewide recognition when she was named Arizona Mother of the Year.
During the lime she has lived in Casa Grande she has been a dedicated worker for the betterment of the community. A Past President of the Woman's Club of Casa Grande, she worked with club members to initiate the public library in Casa Grande as well as the "Friends of the Library" when it was first organized here. For many years, she served on the City Library Board and the Board of Trustees for the Arizona Children's Home, Tucson.
Mrs. Barmes was instrumental in founding the Casa Grande Valley Historical Society. In recognition of her efforts, the Society's museum was named in her honor. In addition to her membership in the Woman's Club, she was a charter member of the Glendale Order of Eastern Star; member of the Casa Grande Chapter 28 OES; former officer in Zonta Club of Casa Grande Valley; Parent-Teachers Association, and also served on special and general elections boards for both city
and county. At one time she served as Republican precinct committeeman.
A longtime member of the Presbyterian Church, she served as an Elder in the church.
She and her husband, Arthur J. (Barney), who survives her, were married Nov. 30, 1922 in Phoenix.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Nell Robinson, Casa Grande; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Those who wish may contribute memorial funds to the Mobile Meals Service, sponsored by the Woman's Club, in care of Mrs. Louise Henness, or to the Flossie Wills Barmes Museum, Casa Grande Valley Historical Society, 404 N. Marshall.
Cole and Maud Mortuary, 215 So. Washington St., is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Barmes was born July 7, 1882 in Tefft, Indiana. She had lived in Arizona 68 years and in Casa Grande, 38 years. A 1917 graduate of Purdue University, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics. She first enrolled in Purdue in 1911 but after two years she moved to Phoenix where she worked for several years to earn sufficient money to complete her education. Several years ago she was honored by Purdue in its Alumni Magazine as one of its most distinguished graduates.
Mrs. Barmes was well-known throughout Arizona for her work as home demonstration agent for the University of Arizona Extension Service. She served Greenlee, Maricopa, Pinal and Yavapai Counties. Prior to her work in the extension service, she was employed as a dietitian at St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix and at one time taught home economics at Creighton School in Phoenix.
She also received statewide recognition when she was named Arizona Mother of the Year.
During the lime she has lived in Casa Grande she has been a dedicated worker for the betterment of the community. A Past President of the Woman's Club of Casa Grande, she worked with club members to initiate the public library in Casa Grande as well as the "Friends of the Library" when it was first organized here. For many years, she served on the City Library Board and the Board of Trustees for the Arizona Children's Home, Tucson.
Mrs. Barmes was instrumental in founding the Casa Grande Valley Historical Society. In recognition of her efforts, the Society's museum was named in her honor. In addition to her membership in the Woman's Club, she was a charter member of the Glendale Order of Eastern Star; member of the Casa Grande Chapter 28 OES; former officer in Zonta Club of Casa Grande Valley; Parent-Teachers Association, and also served on special and general elections boards for both city
and county. At one time she served as Republican precinct committeeman.
A longtime member of the Presbyterian Church, she served as an Elder in the church.
She and her husband, Arthur J. (Barney), who survives her, were married Nov. 30, 1922 in Phoenix.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Nell Robinson, Casa Grande; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Those who wish may contribute memorial funds to the Mobile Meals Service, sponsored by the Woman's Club, in care of Mrs. Louise Henness, or to the Flossie Wills Barmes Museum, Casa Grande Valley Historical Society, 404 N. Marshall.
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