Barbara Eiben

Barbara Jean Eiben of Austin Texas, passed away at the age of 88 on February 14, 2025.

She was born on June 9, 1936, in Carroll Iowa to George and Hazel Kult who preceded her in death. She spent her youth in Coon rapids Iowa. She graduated from St. Anthonys School of Nursing in 1957. She married Marlow C. Eiben on September 26, 1959. He was in the United States Air Force and his Military assignments had them living in several different places until he retired in Austin, May of 1978. They enjoyed many wonderful years until his death in 1996.

Barbara retired from Shoal Creek Hospital after 23 years in 1999. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her many friends, family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother, and sister-in-law.

She is survived by two children. Son Jeff Eiben and wife Laura of Taylor and daughter Julie Jeffery of Kyle. Five grandchildren; Krysten Helbert, Coleman Eiben and wife Andrea, Heather Jurecek and husband Ty, Jason Jeffery and wife Rachel, and Danny Jeffery and wife Amanda. Ten great grandchildren; Chase Morgan, Kaylee Helbert, Kamryn Helbert, Hudson Eiben, Weston Jurecek, Kinslee Jeffery, Addison Jeffery, Elvira Jeffery, Natalia Jeffery and Araceli Jeffery. Several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The family will hold a funeral Mass for her at 10:00 am on Friday, May 9th at St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church 4600 E. Ben White Blvd Austin Texas. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, at a later date.

You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she has left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see her, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she is gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

The family wishes to extend thanks to the caring staff at Double Creek Assisted Living and Halcyon Home Care. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the charity of your choice.