Barbara Jean Chambers

CHAMBERS, HILLS, NORRIS

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 10/11/2012 at 14:28:08

Barbara Jean Chambers, 78, died peacefully Wednesday, October 10th at the Oaknoll Health Center.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30pm, Friday, October 12th at First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City with Rev. Sam Massey officiating. Following the service, there will be a time of fellowship at the church. Burial will be at Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Iowa City School Community District Foundation.

Barbara was born September 29, 1934 in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of William and Marie Hills Norris. She graduated from Iowa State Teacher’s College and, later in 1978, received her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Iowa.

Barbara taught school in Waterloo, later moving to Iowa City where she was an elementary school teacher in various schools in the Community School District. For the better part of her career she taught at Mark Twain Elementary School.

Barbara was especially dedicated to her students and colleagues. She was a “teacher’s teacher” and believed in the power of education. Barbara was a devoted mother and thoughtful friend. Following retirement Barbara enjoyed Elder Hostel trips, traveling, gardening, and was a committed community volunteer.

Survivors include her son, David of Orlando, Florida and her many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son John and her sister Virginia.