In loving memory of

Barbara Anson
March 13, 1951 - April 28, 2020

BARBARA MAE ANSON
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Barbara Anson, 69, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2020, in Coralville, Iowa, with her sons by her side.

A funeral service and burial will take place at a later date. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.wittichfuneralhome.com.


Barbara was born in Muscatine, Iowa, on March 13, 1951, the daughter of Lynn Everett and Loretta Kate Yeater Honts. She married Daniel Harold Anson on July 25, 1972, in West Liberty, Iowa.

Barbara graduated with her Associates degree from Muscatine Community College. She went on to get her Bachelor's degree from Iowa Wesleyan College. Barbara worked as a machine operator at CDS Global and as a care provider at Optimae Life Services. She liked ice skating, rollerblading, and bicycling. Barbara loved animals and nature. She really enjoyed reminiscing and spending time with her family. Barbara was a truly kind person who would go out of her way to help anyone in need.

Barbara is survived by her two sons, Christopher Daniel Anson of Coralville, Iowa, and Andrew Lynn Anson (Olivia Butikofer) of Iowa City, Iowa; one stepson, Joseph Russell Anson (Katrina) of Creston, Iowa; one stepdaughter, Wendy Lee Anson Hunn (Heath Musser) of Las Vegas, Nevada; two grandchildren, Avery Andrew Anson of Madison Wisconsin and Ciarra Rain Elizabeth Butikofer of Iowa City, Iowa; and one brother David Allen Honts of Mucatine, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Dennis Lynn Honts; and one sister, Linda Elaine Honts Cozine.

Tributes

matiana g martinez wrote on Jun 5, 2020:

"Sorry to of heard of Barb's passing, she was a friend of mine. I have a good memory of her when we went to the George Straight concert in moline years ago, when we worked together at Res Care. RIP my friend, Ana Martinez"

Benjamin Honts wrote on May 11, 2020:

"I love you Aunt Barb you will be greatly missed. I will never forget your hugs and the love you shared with this world."

Kelli Pedersen wrote on May 8, 2020:

"Andrew, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was one of the first parents I met as I began my teaching career at McKinley. She was so friendly and welcoming. May the memories you have of your mom help sustain you during this very tough time! I am praying for you and your family. Your fifth grade teacher, Kelli Pedersen"

Sylvia Alvarez wrote on May 7, 2020:

"I worked with Barb at Optimae. She was a woman with a true heart of Gold. May she rest in peace. "

Andrew Anson wrote on May 7, 2020:

"I love you Mom. And I miss you so much."