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Barbara Felton Obituary
Barbara Jo (Havemann) Felton
July 30, 1946 - September 19, 2023
Barbara Jo (Havemann) Felton died peacefully in her sleep at age 77 following a second battle with cancer. The eldest child of Clayton and Ruth Havemann, Barb was a 1964 graduate of Muscatine High School.
She was an active member of the Muskie alumni network for the rest of her life and counted numerous classmates among her closest friends. Barb married Douglas Felton, a fellow Iowa native, in May 1979. Together, they built a beautiful life over the next 44 years, splitting time between Illinois and Florida residences in retirement.
Barb worked as a flight attendant for 42 years, traveling the world many times over. She was a long-time member of Baker Memorial Church in St. Charles, IL and volunteered with the Salvation Army during the Christmas season and at Florida pregnancy centers supporting single mothers. But, by far, her most important contributions were to her family as wife and mother.
She is preceded in death by her father and is survived by her mother; her four siblings: Charles, Carleton, Lloyd, and Lisa; her daughter-in-law, Nicole; her son, John; and her husband, Doug.
A memorial gathering will be held in Muscatine next summer. She will be missed beyond words, and the world is a significantly dimmer place without her in it.
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Christine Lorber
September 24, 2024
Remembering when Barbara would visit Muscatine. Mom and I would go to her mom´s house for a visit. Admired her and her life . So sorry for the family! Often think of you and family!
Jim rummery
September 24, 2024
I shared classes with Barb and worked with her father...good memories...kind and wonderful persons to have in your life
Anne (Rueckert) Peacock
April 9, 2024
Hi:) I am the daughter of Linda (Watters) Hildahl and Mike Rueckert. I came across this while searching for Barbara as she was a long time friend of my moms, dating back to high school. My heartfelt condolences to all of you. I heard many stories and good laughs of my mom´s and Barbara´s friendship throughout the years. I would love to know when the memorial service is this summer in Muscatine. In Sympathy, Anne (Rueckert) Peacock
Jerry Christianson
October 9, 2023
Barb was a lovely person. She will be missed by many.
Neomia Jackson Malcolm
October 9, 2023
Barb was a school friend and fellow flight attendant friend. She was ALWAYS a delight and we spoke over the years. My deepest condolences.
Linda Lee Harris
October 7, 2023
Barb was a amazing person. Was friends for many years. She will be missed by many. RIP sweet Barb. Linda messinger,, harris
Christine Lorber
October 4, 2023
So sorry to hear of Barbara´s passing. I always enjoyed her visits when I could. She was a wonderful inspiration to me and all she accomplished . May the family be blessed with great memories and love RIP dear cousin !
Jim rummery
October 4, 2023
My condolences to Barbs family...she will be missed
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