CAREY, Barbara Ann (Waltz) 1949-2017

CAREY, WALTZ, URNESS

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 5/26/2017 at 17:59:04

Funeral Service:
Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11:00 am
Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories
965 Home Plaza
Waterloo, Iowa

Private Family Burial:
At a Later Date
Garden of Memories
965 Home Plaza
Waterloo, Iowa

Barbara Ann Carey was born in New Hampton, Iowa, on February 8, 1949, daughter of Darold and Donna (Urness) Waltz. Her family moved to Elk Run Heights when she was young where she attended schools graduating from East High School with the Class of 1967. Barbara went to Hawkeye Technical College where she graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked for Schoitz/Covenant in the skilled nursing unit until her retirement in 2007.

Barbara married Richard “Bill” Carey on August 18, 1986 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Together, they owned B & B Carey Trucking. Barb loved gambling at the Isle Casino, playing cards and BINGO. She was an avid reader and could finish multiple books in a quiet evening at home and she was a lifetime member of the Evansdale AMVETS Post 31 Auxiliary. Barb enjoyed shopping, mostly for gifts to give to her beloved family and friends.

Barbara passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at UPH – Allen Memorial Hospital at the age of 68 years. She was preceded in death by her father; husband, Bill; 2 nephews, Denny Wroe and Michael Lindquist; and her special friend, Harry Granzow. Barb is survived by her mother; daughters, Jodi Dolleslager and Amie Flood both of Evansdale; 4 grandchildren: Alex, Austin, Sophia, and Carey; and 2 sisters, Becky Wilson and Billie (Dennis) Wroe both of Evansdale.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Source: Parrott and Wood Funeral Home website