Barbara Schultz

Barbara Schultz 76 passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Bondurant Municipal Cemetery.

Barb was born on September 20, 1948, in Iowa to Harold and Martha (Elwood) Ginther. She grew up in Des Moines and attended school at Saydel.

Barb gave birth to 5 children, Robert, Roy, Valerie, Ray, and Donald. Although, she wasn't always with them, she still had love in her heart for everyone of them.

Barb's 5 children gave her 15 grandchildren, all that she loved dearly, some a little more spoiled than others, but she tried to fill in with love where some were lacking. Barb has 18 great-grandchildren and counting.

Barb worked several jobs throughout her life. Her most memorable job was at The Ceramic Store which she owned and operated in town, where she used her wonderful talent to help children and adults discover their own talents to create life long treasures. She spent her last 20 plus years as a manager at Sally's Beauty Supply. She met so many people that she left lasting impressions with. Barb couldn't go anywhere in town without someone stopping her to say "HI how are you doing?" Even after retirement.

Barb retired in 2023 to take care of her ailing husband Donald Schultz of 55 years. Barb loved him dearly and missed him terribly the 200 days she was left on earth without him.

Barb went to live with her daughter and son-in-law in December 2024, where she lived out her final months. She enjoyed her time there. Barb had lots of visitors. She reconnected with family she hadn’t seen in years. She really loved her many visits with her sister, they spent many hours reminiscing about the “good ol days” looking at pictures of family etc.. Barb enjoyed the time she had talking to her grandchildren and the many great grandkids. She always said “they are sure a noisy bunch, but they sure are CUTE!! She loved them alot.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents; Harold and Martha Ginther, husband; Donald Schultz, son; Robert “Bob” Jacobs, grandson; Trevor Fetters, siblings; Harold “Butch” Ginther, Craig Ginther and Phyllis Olson.

Survived by her children Roy “Tony” (Gloria) Jacobs, Valerie (Travis) Johnson, Ray (Connie) Jacobs and Donald Schultz, grandchildren; Jonathon, Nicole, Drew, Lucas, Taylor, Elijah, Emilea, Keegan, Shelby, Donnie, Keaton, Dean, Kale and David; 18 wild and crazy great-grandchildren; sister Lou Olson; sister-in-law Susan Ginther; many nieces and nephews; her beloved dog Teddy; and close friends.