Barbara Chester
December 28, 1934 — October 10, 2021
Barbara Ann Chester, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Per her request there will be no services. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Barbara was born on December 28, 1934, in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of William and Agnes (Olson) Woolsey. On October 11, 1953, Barbara was united in marriage to Edward Chester. She was a friendly person who could strike up a conversation with anyone and had a great sense of humor. Barbara loved to travel, enjoying many adventures through the years. She was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan. Barbara will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Barbara is survived by her two sons, Michael Robertson and Douglas (Rebecca) Chester; grandchildren, Patrick (Nikki Williams) Robertson, Shane (Angela) Robertson, and Kristi (Kyle) Pillard; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Coldsnow; many special nieces and nephews including, Jealee Weber and Kim (Kirk) Dighton; several extended family members; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Agnes Woolsey; husband, Edward; brother, William Woolsey; and sisters, Mary Lubbers and Jean Peterson.
Memorials in Barbara’s memory may be directed to Camp Courageous in Monticello, Iowa or Noelridge Christian Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Barbara was born on December 28, 1934, in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of William and Agnes (Olson) Woolsey. On October 11, 1953, Barbara was united in marriage to Edward Chester. She was a friendly person who could strike up a conversation with anyone and had a great sense of humor. Barbara loved to travel, enjoying many adventures through the years. She was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan. Barbara will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Barbara is survived by her two sons, Michael Robertson and Douglas (Rebecca) Chester; grandchildren, Patrick (Nikki Williams) Robertson, Shane (Angela) Robertson, and Kristi (Kyle) Pillard; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Coldsnow; many special nieces and nephews including, Jealee Weber and Kim (Kirk) Dighton; several extended family members; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Agnes Woolsey; husband, Edward; brother, William Woolsey; and sisters, Mary Lubbers and Jean Peterson.
Memorials in Barbara’s memory may be directed to Camp Courageous in Monticello, Iowa or Noelridge Christian Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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