Barbara Jeanne Willenberg, 78, of Columbia passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the University of Missouri Hospital. She was born July 7, 1943 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Paul Thompson and Eleanor Huesgen.
Friends will be received from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Parker-Millard Funeral Service. A graveside service will be held private for her family at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri.
Barbara graduated from Ferguson High School in Ferguson, Missouri. She received her Bachelors, and Masters degrees in Nutrition, from the University of Missouri. She married John Willenberg on June 25, 1963, in St. Louis, and he survives in the home. They lived in Hawaii for some time, but moved back to Missouri to attend college, where she gave birth to twin boys, on June 20, 1973.
She was a passionate nutritionist, working at the University of Missouri Extension for 25 years until she retired in 2005. She wrote the initial canning guide sheets for the State of Missouri, Food Safety.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was steadfast in her Baha'i Faith, loved animals, was a master gardener, quilter, rug hooker, artist, and painter. She and John enjoyed traveling the United States together, spending time outdoors on float trips and other outdoor activities. She loved music and would keep John entertained by singing from Missouri to Arizona on their trips.
Along with her husband John, she will also be missed by her twin sons: Seth (Rachel) Willenberg of Columbia, Zachary (Amanda) Willenberg of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren: Ariana, Aleah, Gabriel, and Catherine; sister: Susan (Dennis) Mittleider; sister and brother-in-law: Annie (David) Lovell; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister: Sandi Hull.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be made to the Charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Service & Crematory, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, MO 65203. Condolences may be left for the family at www.parkermillard.com.
Friends will be received from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Parker-Millard Funeral Service. A graveside service will be held private for her family at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri.
Barbara graduated from Ferguson High School in Ferguson, Missouri. She received her Bachelors, and Masters degrees in Nutrition, from the University of Missouri. She married John Willenberg on June 25, 1963, in St. Louis, and he survives in the home. They lived in Hawaii for some time, but moved back to Missouri to attend college, where she gave birth to twin boys, on June 20, 1973.
She was a passionate nutritionist, working at the University of Missouri Extension for 25 years until she retired in 2005. She wrote the initial canning guide sheets for the State of Missouri, Food Safety.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was steadfast in her Baha'i Faith, loved animals, was a master gardener, quilter, rug hooker, artist, and painter. She and John enjoyed traveling the United States together, spending time outdoors on float trips and other outdoor activities. She loved music and would keep John entertained by singing from Missouri to Arizona on their trips.
Along with her husband John, she will also be missed by her twin sons: Seth (Rachel) Willenberg of Columbia, Zachary (Amanda) Willenberg of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren: Ariana, Aleah, Gabriel, and Catherine; sister: Susan (Dennis) Mittleider; sister and brother-in-law: Annie (David) Lovell; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister: Sandi Hull.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be made to the Charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Service & Crematory, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, MO 65203. Condolences may be left for the family at www.parkermillard.com.
Barbara Jeanne Willenberg, 78, of Columbia passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the University of Missouri Hospital. She was born July 7, 1943 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Paul Thompson and Eleanor Huesgen.
Friends will be received from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Parker-Millard Funeral Service. A graveside service will be held private for her family at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri.
Barbara graduated from Ferguson High School in Ferguson, Missouri. She received her Bachelors, and Masters degrees in Nutrition, from the University of Missouri. She married John Willenberg on June 25, 1963, in St. Louis, and he survives in the home. They lived in Hawaii for some time, but moved back to Missouri to attend college, where she gave birth to twin boys, on June 20, 1973.
She was a passionate nutritionist, working at the University of Missouri Extension for 25 years until she retired in 2005. She wrote the initial canning guide sheets for the State of Missouri, Food Safety.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was steadfast in her Baha'i Faith, loved animals, was a master gardener, quilter, rug hooker, artist, and painter. She and John enjoyed traveling the United States together, spending time outdoors on float trips and other outdoor activities. She loved music and would keep John entertained by singing from Missouri to Arizona on their trips.
Along with her husband John, she will also be missed by her twin sons: Seth (Rachel) Willenberg of Columbia, Zachary (Amanda) Willenberg of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren: Ariana, Aleah, Gabriel, and Catherine; sister: Susan (Dennis) Mittleider; sister and brother-in-law: Annie (David) Lovell; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister: Sandi Hull.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be made to the Charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Service & Crematory, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, MO 65203. Condolences may be left for the family at www.parkermillard.com.
Friends will be received from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Parker-Millard Funeral Service. A graveside service will be held private for her family at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri.
Barbara graduated from Ferguson High School in Ferguson, Missouri. She received her Bachelors, and Masters degrees in Nutrition, from the University of Missouri. She married John Willenberg on June 25, 1963, in St. Louis, and he survives in the home. They lived in Hawaii for some time, but moved back to Missouri to attend college, where she gave birth to twin boys, on June 20, 1973.
She was a passionate nutritionist, working at the University of Missouri Extension for 25 years until she retired in 2005. She wrote the initial canning guide sheets for the State of Missouri, Food Safety.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was steadfast in her Baha'i Faith, loved animals, was a master gardener, quilter, rug hooker, artist, and painter. She and John enjoyed traveling the United States together, spending time outdoors on float trips and other outdoor activities. She loved music and would keep John entertained by singing from Missouri to Arizona on their trips.
Along with her husband John, she will also be missed by her twin sons: Seth (Rachel) Willenberg of Columbia, Zachary (Amanda) Willenberg of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren: Ariana, Aleah, Gabriel, and Catherine; sister: Susan (Dennis) Mittleider; sister and brother-in-law: Annie (David) Lovell; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister: Sandi Hull.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be made to the Charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Service & Crematory, 12 E. Ash St., Columbia, MO 65203. Condolences may be left for the family at www.parkermillard.com.
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