Barbara Timmerman Tuchschmidt

TUCHSCHMIDT Barbara Timmerman Tuchschmidt, age 84, of Jefferson City, died Monday, December 14, 2009, at the St. Mary's Health Center. She was born on September 5, 1925, in Pendelton, Oregon. On May 1, 1948, she was united in marriage in St. Louis, Mo. to Eugene Ambrose Tuchschmidt, who preceded her in death on November 9, 1976. Barbara spent most of her life as a loving mother and homemaker. She had previously worked for American Airlines in St. Louis. She loved antiques, and decorating her home. Her main focus in life was her family and home. She is survived by one son: Jim Tuchschmidt and his partner Doug Orloff of Portland, Oregon; two daughters: Jill Tuchschmidt Mitchell and her husband John of Atlanta, Georgia, and Julie Tuchschmidt of Chevy Chase, Maryland; one grandson: Steve Tuchschmidt and his wife Laura of Columbia; two great-grandchildren: Steven and Katie Tuchschmidt of Columbia; one step-son: Ron Tuchschmidt and his wife Carol of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; one brother: John McArthur of St. Louis; her life long friend: Margaret Foerstel; and all of her friends and neighbors in Jefferson City that helped Barbara out so much. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son: Jerome A. Tuchschmidt. Private family interment will be held at a later date at the Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Missouri Humane Society. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main, 636-3838. millardfamilychapels.com