Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in January, 2020, Barbara Ann Cook Aanonson succumbed to that disease on October, 11th, 2021 at Keystone Place at Forevergreen Road, North Liberty, Iowa.
Barbara's funeral will be at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, October 17, at 2:00 pm. The family will receive visitors at the church from 5:00-8:00 pm on Saturday October 16th and one hour prior to the services on Sunday. Burial will be at Wallingford, Iowa, Cemetery on Monday, October 18th, at 1:00 pm. For a complete obituary, to share a thought, memory or condolence please visit the funeral home website at www.gayandciha.com The services will also be livestreamed through her website page at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Special Olympics (in honor of Barb's friend Sandy) or to either Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or Christ the King Lutheran Church.
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Dave and family - our love and prayers are with you. Barbara was most definitely a gracious, talented human being whose gentle presence will be missed.
Bob and Cindy Olmstead
Family
October 17, 2021
We share our deepest sympathy to you Pastor Dave, and your most beautiful family. Barb, and each of you, have shared your love, support, and fullest meaning of Love - in this moment- and always. In gratitude for all which is eternal.
Connie Delaney & the White Family
Friend
October 16, 2021
I was a freshman at Grand View when Barb was a sophomore. When I saw her obituary, I remembered her.
She was always warm and friendly to everyone. I am glad she had such a wonderful life and family. Everyone who has known her will remember her. My cousin Linda had told me long ago that Barb was the pastor's wife at her church in Chariton. Linda had apparently learned that Barb had attended Grand VIew -- and wanted me to know that Barb and her husband were at her church! What a blessing she was to everyone she met.
Sandra Melhus VanAmburg
October 15, 2021
Dear David,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort you as you entrust Barbara into His arms of mercy.
Barbara and John Wills
Friend
October 14, 2021
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