DARLING, Barbara J. "Bobbie" 1930-2019

DARLING, STONEKING

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 10/14/2019 at 18:24:12

Barbara J. "Bobbie" Darling

February 14, 1930 - October 09, 2019

Barbara J. “Bobbie” Darling, 89, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the Western Home Communities Thalman Square.

She was born February 14, 1930 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Edwin and Ethel (Stoneking) Darling. Bobbie received her BA degree in 1952 from Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) and her MA degree in 1958 from the University of Northern Colorado. She taught elementary physical education in Waverly, Iowa and Cedar Rapids, prior to becoming a physical education instructor and director of Orchesis (modern dance club) at Iowa State Teachers College in 1958. Bobbie taught there until her retirement in 1985.

After retirement, Bobbie and her dearest friend and housemate, Barbara Yager, moved to Green Valley, Arizona, where they lived for 25 years before returning to Cedar Falls. They spent hours hiking and bird watching. Barbara preceded Bobbie in death. The Arizona mountains is where Bobbie’s heart remains.

Bobbie is survived by her sister, Patricia “Jo” Hood, of California; her nieces, Kerry and Wendy Hood, Jill Buehler and Ann Planter; her nephews, Tim and Craig Hood, Mike and Larry Darling; her beloved God daughter, Rebecca (Marston) Meyerkorth and her sister, Kelly (Marston) Allen.

At Bobbie’s request, there will be no visitation or services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed Cedar Valley Hospice or The University of Northern Iowa Foundation, c/o Barbara J. Darling Scholarship Endowment Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.

SOURCE: Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home