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Barbara Keosoff Obituary
Des Moines
Barbara Keosoff, 71, passed away August 4, 2015. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10 at Iles Westover Chapel, with interment following at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9 at Iles Westover Chapel.
Barbara was born on March 30, 1944 in Des Moines to Howard and Helen (Stump) Dann. She graduated from North High School and worked for the US Postal Service for 30 years.
Barbara will be missed by her husband, Charles Keosoff of Des Moines; children, Michelle (Randy) Roovaart of Windsor Heights, Todd (Kelly Kearney) Tetmeyer of Ankeny, Jennifer (Eric Wagner) Sangster of Granbury, TX, and Ihla Keosoff of Ankeny; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Gary (Toni) Dann and Marilyn (Jim) Rychel, both of Des Moines. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents. Online condolences are welcomed at IlesCares.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Keosoff
Jim Mayse
July 31, 2020
Barbara Dann Keosoff was a wonderful woman, and I was so pleased that she and Chuck were able to attend many of our NHS62 activities. They were very faithful, and it was always very much appreciated. We miss her. Jim Mayse
Patricia Goldstein
August 11, 2015
You have lost someone very special and someone who touched many hearts. Please know you have a circle of ELKS friends thinking of you and your family. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we may help you with - we will be there for you. Blessings.
With Sincere and Deepest Sympathy,
West Des Moines ELKS Lodge 2752
Patricia Goldstein - Lodge Secretary
Terrie Russell
August 8, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Joyce (Rice) White
August 7, 2015
I remember many fun times we had way back in the old days(1960's) riding around in the pink Lincoln is one that comes to mind.
Prayers to your family and many fond memories.
Joyce (Rice) White
Jim Mayse
August 7, 2015
We were all very appreciative of all of the efforts that Barb and Chuck made to be with us at our NHS62 meetings. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
August 7, 2015
Barb
you will be truly missed, I know we hadn't seen much of each other sense the Old Sign Shop Days @ the USPS. I DID ENJOY SEEING YOU AND CHUCK AT THE TRACK AND YOU WERE ALWAYS SO LUCKY AND WON ALOT. You always will hold a special place in my life you are a good friend and co worker. Until we meet again some day
mike
Linda's Family send their love.
Linda Rogers
August 6, 2015
Oh, Barb, I did not know you were that ill. I am so sorry, and my heart goes out to all her beautiful family. Barb and I ran together in HS and lived not too far from each other. I am grateful to have been with her at the 50th Reunion and some of the monthly gatherings.
June 1962 North High Graduation
Claradell Shedd
August 6, 2015
The halls of North High are diminished with Barbara's passing. Prayers and thoughts to her family and friends. Barbara's 1962 North High class page:
http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1962(2012.50).html
Claradell Shedd
Class of June, 1953
August 6, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Regina Todd
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