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Barbara Jean Herbert Soorholtz

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Birth	:	25 May 1932 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Oct 2017 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Melbourne Memorial Garden, Melbourne, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9350160, -93.0911490
Description	:	After growing up in the city, she became the ultimate farm wife. Barb helped John on the third-generation, century family farm, in a home built in 1886. George H.W. Bush stayed there during his campaign against Ronald Reagan. Barb told George she liked him, but she was one of Dutch’s Dollies and was going to vote for Ron. While not afraid to get her hands dirty, she loved to paint, upholster furniture and decorate (fireplace moved from one end of the house to the other), garden and was an excellent cook, like her father. She sewed numerous matching outfits for... Read More	After growing up in the city, she became the ultimate farm wife. Barb helped John on the third-generation, century family farm, in a home built in 1886. George H.W. Bush stayed there during his campaign against Ronald Reagan. Barb told George she liked him, but she was one of Dutch’s Dollies and was going to vote for Ron. While not afraid to get her hands dirty, she loved to paint, upholster furniture and decorate (fireplace moved from one end of the house to the other), garden and was an excellent cook, like her father. She sewed numerous matching outfits for the daughters and granddaughters and made quilts for every grandchild. There was nothing on the farm that she wouldn't do or try. She also had chickens and milked cows. Barbara volunteered on many levels. She was involved in politics for many candidates including her husband’s many campaigns. Her volunteer work with the St. John United Church of Christ, St. John Guild, Get Together Club, Melbourne Fortnightly Club and the YWCA was a highlight for her, but more extensive was her quiet support and help to numerous friends, elderly persons and family that needed extra attention and aid. She helped start the First Responders in Melbourne. She lovingly drove folks to appointments, took them to the store and lunch, gave people essential items and donated to many charities. Barbara was caretaker to a number of family members through the years and gave of her time to grandparents, her husband and all of her grandchildren. She often commented to her children, “We need to help them.” She was the most giving and loving person to walk this earth. Her life was a demonstration of love and an act of service. She never complained and was always a caring and fun-loving spirit. As a mother, Barbara raised five daughters with love and humor – as if there would be any other choice. Instilled in the girls was a supreme self-confidence, a fierce independence and a work ethic with living life to the utmost fullest. Famous stories are that she claimed she could have been an Olympic swimmer (husband John: “I never saw you get in a pool”) and sneaking John’s clothes to the residents at the County Home where she worked (husband John: “those are my shoes!”). Barbara so adored her daughters, she provided cover to the principal when they skipped school (“they are here planting trees”) and protected them from silly school rules (“they are wearing pants to school in freezing weather!”). All knew not to mess with her children as she could be very stubborn and persuasive. She was precious and a treasure to her daughters and was a favorite mom to visit by all of her daughter's high school friends and college sorority sisters. As a grandmother, Barbara could not be beat. Not only did attend many athletic events, dance recitals and extra-curricular activities, but she would bring pigs to school, help with projects, and drop anything to offer her time. She was immensely proud of each and every grandchild and displayed photographs of them all over her home. She loved family being together as was clear at every holiday meal that was shared. And, no Christmas or birthday or “just because” occasion was complete without the over-abundance of gifts she would shower on them. Often she would call, write or reference a grandchild to show her love. Each one carries a special moment or story about the hilarious banter between Barbara and John. Preceding her in death is her husband, John, her parents, and her brother – Richard Herbert. Barbara is survived by daughters: Cindy Schulte (Dave) of State Center, Iowa; Sharon Greer (Joel) of Marshalltown, Iowa; Joni Dittmer (Tom) of Eldridge, Iowa; Patty Russo (Joe) of Melbourne, Iowa; Stacey Moore (Curtis) of Dallas, Texas and grandchildren: Kate Greer, Erin Greer (Matt Taylor), Brad Schulte (Kenzie Schooley), Addy Dittmer Kieger (Corvin Kieger), Ben Dittmer (Erin Dittmer), Stephanie Schulte Momany (Alex Momany), Hayden Moore and Reese Moore and great grandchild: Finley Schulte. Mitchell Funeral Home will host a visitation on Friday, November 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and a funeral service on Saturday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m.

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Where is Barbara Jean Herbert Soorholtz's memorial?
Barbara Jean Herbert Soorholtz's memorial is located at: Melbourne Memorial Garden, Melbourne, Marshall County, USA.
When did Barbara Jean Herbert Soorholtz death?
Barbara Jean Herbert Soorholtz death on 29 Oct 2017 in Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Barbara Jean Herbert Soorholtz's memorial?
Latitude: 41.9350160
Longitude: -93.0911490

Family Members:

Parent

Clifford John Herbert

(1911 - 1987)

Clara Irene Peterson Jackson

(1913 - 1989)

Spouse

John E Soorholtz

(1930 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Melbourne Memorial Garden
Melbourne, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9350160, -93.0911490

2. Maple Grove Cemetery
Melbourne, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9639015, -93.0571976

3. Logan Cemetery
Van Cleve, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9094009, -93.0382996

4. German Baptist Cemetery
State Center, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9785995, -93.1350021

5. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9278000, -93.1695500

6. Fairview Cemetery
Melbourne, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8763000, -93.0972000

7. Eden Cemetery
Rhodes, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9286003, -93.1763992

8. Price Pioneer Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9486008, -93.1841965

9. County Home Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0082970, -93.0694733

10. Sea Captains Grave
Haverhill, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9347000, -92.9802000

11. Saint Johns United Church of Christ Cemetery
Haverhill, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9060000, -92.9808000

12. LaMoille Cemetery
LaMoille, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0194016, -93.0391998

13. Saint Josephs Cemetery
State Center, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0085983, -93.1742020

14. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Haverhill, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9436720, -92.9572400

15. Bethany Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8344002, -93.1243973

16. Hillside Cemetery
State Center, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0289001, -93.1639023

17. Day Cemetery
Rhodes, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8885994, -93.2264023

18. Laurel Methodist Cemetery
Laurel, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8987000, -92.9416000

19. Center School Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9954270, -92.9463690

20. Raridon Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8416550, -93.2002032

21. Restland Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8191986, -93.1547012

22. Graceland Cemetery
Laurel, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8835983, -92.9319000

23. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8102989, -93.0286026

24. Zoar Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8102989, -93.0286026