Suzanne Veronica Barr

Suzanne Veronica Lambert Barr, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Suzanne was born on August 9, 1932, to Norbert and Eileen (Egan) Lambert. She grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and dedication-values that remained central throughout her life. Suzanne built a respected career as a Field Representative for the State of Iowa, where she was known for her reliability, organizational skill, and steady leadership. She took pride in her work and in the many projects she helped bring to completion over the years.

Above all, Suzanne was a devoted homemaker who cared deeply for her family. She created a warm and welcoming home filled with love, laughter, and steady support. Her quiet strength, practical wisdom, and generous spirit touched the lives of those who knew her. She found joy in simple pleasures-time spent with family.

Suzanne will be remembered for her kindness, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her loved ones. Her legacy lives on in the values she instilled and the memories she leaves behind.

She is survived by her brothers; Norbert Lambert (Patricia) and Michael Lambert (Janice); daughters; Nancy Adrianse (Jim) of Des Moines, Iowa, and Jennifer Wicks (Seth) of Maxwell, IA; her sons; Douglas Barr of Lolo, MT, Thomas Barr (Mindy) of Sewickly, PA, Jud Barr (Heidi) of Des Moines, IA; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Browne Barr; her daughter, Julie Megel (Marvin); her daughter in-law Linda Barr; her parents, Norbert Lambert and Eileen Egan Lambert; her brother David Lambert and her sister, Kristine (Tim) Fair.

A private family burial is planned.