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Barbara Jo Truman
September 6, 1952 - January 12, 2024
Barbara Jo Truman, 71, a resident of Bettendorf, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home.
A celebration of her life is being planned for early spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Scott County Humane Society or any animal welfare organization of your choice.
McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.
She was born in Iowa City, IA, on September 6, 1952, the daughter of Herbert and Geraldine (Walsh) Platteter. Barb was a 1970 graduate of Iowa City West High School, and a 1975 graduate of the University of Iowa where she earned her degree in speech pathology.
On October 3, 1997, she was united in marriage to Barry Truman at 1st Christian Church in Davenport, IA. Barb was blessed with four beautiful children, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren whom she loved and cherished very much. Barb was truly a gift from God to her husband and her beloved family.
She worked as a speech and language pathologist and editor for LinguiSystems, retiring in 2010.
Barb excelled academically during her years in high school and college. She loved music, played the piano and organ and loved to travel. She had a soft spot in her heart for animals, especially her beloved canine companions, Penny, Tribble, Tucker, and Moonstar. AND, she was a forever Iowa Hawkeye fan.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Barry; her children: Jason (Jolene) Walter of Bettendorf, Jennifer (Jarod) Arndt of DeWitt, IA, Ethan (Katrina) Walter of Bradenton, Florida and Adam Truman of Bettendorf; her grandchildren: Desiree (Greg) Vine, Brandon Darling, Chloe Griffin, Courtney (Kyle) Walter, Liam Walter, Jacob Walter, Bodhi Walter, Jack Arndt, Adelyn Arndt and Avery Arndt; her great-grandchildren: Gerard Vine, Aurora Vine and Beckett Vine; her sisters-in-law: Pat Truman and Judy Carbaugh; her brothers-in-law: Tim (Les) Truman, Brad (LeAnn) Truman and Garry (Lynne) Truman; and numerous nieces, nephews, an aunt, an uncle, many cousins and close and special friends.
Barb was preceded in death by her brother, Denny Platteter; her brother-in-law, Greg Truman; her parents and her grandparents.
Condolences may be expressed to the family by viewing her obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.
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Carri Toppert
January 15, 2024
I was very saddened to hear this news. Barb is simply one of the kindest and most thoughtful people that I have ever met. My heart hurts for your entire family and everyone that knew Barb. I am praying for all of you. May God hold you tightly in the coming hours and help you remember that we are not saying goodbye, but rather waiting to meet again on higher ground.
Carri Toppert
January 15, 2024
This is an incredible loss! I was in absolute shock to learn of her passing. She was simply one of the kindest most thoughtful people that I've ever met. Your entire family is wonderful. My heart absolutely breaks for your entire family and for everyone that knew Barb. There is no one like her. Please know, I am praying for all of you. It is never goodbye, but until we all meet again on higher ground. May God bless you and keep you in His peace as you deal with her loss.
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