time, she also enjoyed many trips to the casino with her mom and sister.
Barb loved movies, sending cards for all occasions, listening to the radio and a good nap. She was an animal lover, rescuing a dog whom she named Hobo, who was her dear companion for over 10 years. After Hobos passing she enjoyed the company of Diesel, Millie May and Ollie. Barb spent every possible opportunity surrounded by her family. Her children will remember the extravagant birthday parties she would throw for them and the delicious meals she prepared; always going over the top for the holidays. Barb was always the life of the party, sharing her cheerful and joyful spirit with all. She never met a stranger and would strike up a conversation with anyone. Even through her times of struggle, she found it important to bring smiles and happiness to others.
Barb is survived by her daughters, Teri (Monte) Cohenour of Van Meter, Michaelle (Jon Steckelberg) Johnston; Scot (Chong Son) Johnston of Texas; grandchildren; Candace Black, Tyler (Emina) Johnston, Trever (Kayla) Jack, Travis (Dez) Steckelberg, Sarah (Russell Andersen) Steckelberg, Deven Lovell, Richie Cohenour, Logan Hobbs, Justin Hobbs and Drew Steckelberg; 7 great-grandchildren; her beloved dogs, Diesel, Millie Maye and Ollie; and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Evangeline Bruner; beloved sister and best friend, Karla Bruner; and dog, Hobo.
Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Roland Funeral Home, with Pastor Melodee Carstens of the United Methodist Church in Adair officiating. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Barb's family and her arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Barbara S. Bruner
BORN
May 27, 1948 - Atlantic, Iowa
DIED
October 21, 2017 - Atlantic, Iowa
At the age of
69 Years, 4 Months, 29 Days
FUNERAL SERVICE
6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Roland Funeral Home - Atlantic, Iowa
OFFICIANT
Reverend Joel Thorson
Lifehouse Community Church - Urbandale, Iowa
RECORDED MUSICAL SELECTIONS
Amazing Grace by the Celtic Woman
The Old Rugged Cross by Anne Murray
Go Rest High On That Mountain by Vince Gill
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Candace Black
Tyler Johnston
Trever Jack
Travis Steckelberg
Sarah Steckelberg
Deven Lovell
Richie Cohenour
Logan Hobbs
Justin Hobbs
Drew Steckelberg
Dane Andersen
My Mother, My Friend
Whenever I need someone to talk to,
To laugh with, to trust in and love,
I can always turn to you ~
My mother, My friend.
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