Dahlof, Barbara A. (1926 - 2009)

DAHLOF, PETERSEN, HART, MCLAUGHLIN, CARLSON

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/15/2013 at 14:08:55

Barbara Dahlof - Age 83

Barbara Arlene Dahlof, daughter of William "Milo" and Mathilda "Til" (Petersen) Hart, was born on July 9, 1926, in Fiscus, Iowa. She attended Polk Township No. 7 Country School south of Redline and graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1944. She was later baptized at Harlan Church of Christ where she remained an active member.

On March 20, 1946, Barb was united in marriage to Howard Dahlof at Merrill’s Grove Baptist Church. Three children were born to this union: Ila, Rosalie and Hunter. After their wedding, the couple made their home in Polk Township where Barb taught for a short time at Polk Township No. 1 Country School. After she retired from teaching, Barb helped Howard on the farm and made a home for her family.

When Barb wasn’t busy working around the farm and the house, she enjoyed playing and singing music. She was a very talented musician and could play the Dulcimer and the Ukulele. She also enjoyed singing with her trio, Norma Lambert and LaVonne Kaufman. Barb also loved gardening, cooking and playing with her cat, Tia.

Barb was the best Horse Show Mom because she would provide cheers and food for her family. She also was the camp cook after the annual Dahlof/Boom Trail Rides in South Dakota

Barb was a past 4-H leader for the Monroe Merry Makers 4-H Club, and was a member of the Knitter’s Club that would meet at Mickel’s Family Restaurant in Harlan. Shortly after she was married, Barb and her high school classmates formed a sewing club which still continues to meet with the second and third generation families.

Barb died on Saturday, December 26, 2009, at her home having attained the age of eighty-three years, five months, and seventeen days. She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Hunter; and her brother, Marvin.

She is survived by her husband, Howard, of Walnut, Iowa; her daughters Ila and her husband Ken McLaughlin of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Rosalie and her husband James Carlson of Kirkman, Iowa; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; other family members and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Roy North officiating the 2:00 PM service. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, with Tim Hart, David Bushner, Rick Hart, Todd Dahlof, and Larry Price acting as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were: Darcy Lytle, Teresa Scheel - Davison, Ella Carlson, Aaron Carlson, Heather Bushner, Rodney Boom, and Glenn Wingert.

Source: pauleyjones.com (Pauley Jones Funeral Home)
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