"To the Barbara Maas Family, my name is Daniel Reed, my Grandmother was Cecil ( Aunt Cele ) Frazier ( nee Jones ) . My grandmother and Barb taught together for decades in Williamsburg. Grammie always spoke highly of Barb. Their type of dedication is what driven Williamsburg Schools to a very high level. Barb\'s dedication, to her students is to be admired. In my travels up to Macomb to see mom and dad , I would stop at the Amana to see Barb, she was / is still a joy. My Mother Mary Reed ( Cecile\'s daughter ) and Barb were close friends. unfortunately mom was called home, by the Lord, in 2005. You have my deepest sympathies, and heartfelt condolences. Your Blessing is that you have all those wonderful memories to cherish, with your mother / grandmother. God Bless Peace be with you. In Christ\'s Love; Daniel "
In loving memory of
Barbara Maas
October 9, 1944 - May 8, 2020
Williamsburg- Barbara Gail Maas of Des Moines and formerly of Williamsburg passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at her home at the age of 75. Barb was born October 9, 1944 in Algona, IA to Garel and Bernice Leek. She graduated from Corwith-Wesley High School in 1962 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the State College of Iowa (University of Northern Iowa) in 1966. Barb taught for thirty-three years, most of that time spent educating third graders in the Williamsburg Community School District. For twenty-five of those years you could find her in the evenings keeping score for the Raider basketball teams. She loved teaching and made a lasting impact on the hundreds of kids that resided in her classroom. Barb retired in 2010 to spend more time with her grandchildren.
Barb loved watching her children and grandchildren play sports, cheering for the Hawkeyes, and yelling at the Cubs. In retirement she turned her competitive spirit to playing bridge in Des Moines. Her grandchildren recall hours spent reading with Grammie.
She is survived by her sister Janice (Tim) Long, brother-in-law Bill Funnemark, children Rick (Heather) Maas of Grinnell, Tyler (Kim) Maas of Urbandale, and Ann (Bill) Reid of Columbus, IN. She will be lovingly remembered by her five grandchildren, Brecken, Henry, Caleb, Sailor and Kate. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Carol.
A visitation for the public will be Monday, May 11, 2020 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. A public graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the East Lawn Cemetery in Algona. A memorial fund has been established for Mary Welsh Elementary in Williamsburg. Memorial may be sent to Powell Funeral Home, PO Box 269, Williamsburg, Iowa 52361. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
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"Enjoyed getting to know Barb at the Bridge house, She always smiled and had a great attitude playing , enven during her long illness. We will miss her, "
"Rick, Heather and families, sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ed and Judy Wiseman"
"I befriended Barb in Des Moines as a bridge buddy. She always brought a smile and deep friendship. Knowing her brought me joy. She was strong, sensitive, fun, generous, compassionate, intelligent, cheerful, tender, and so wonderful. My compassion goes to the family, and to all of the bridge buddies who will miss her. "
"Barb was in our bridge group for many years. When unsure what to bid someone would always say "Ask Barb, she will know", and she did! She will be missed by many. Deepest sympathy for your family loss. Jeanne Rooney-Graves"
"So sorry to hear about the loss of Barb, or Ms. Mass, as I knew her. She was my third grade teacher and a special one at that! I still have a photo of her on the playground that she allowed me to take for my third grade memory book. I know how much she loved her own kids and the many kids she taught as a teacher and treated as her own. She is one of the teachers who inspired me to become a teacher. I can only imagine what a wonderful grandma she must have been. "
"So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family."
"Barb was the best. She was Steven and Derek's 3rd grade teacher. They loved her. Barb loved all sports and especially the Hawkeyes. Their fondest memories were from the 3rd grade. Barb also kept the books for boys basketball for many years when Paul coached. She was such a big Raider fan. We have so many fond memories of her. You have our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy."
"Dear Rick, Tyler, Ann and Families, My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Barb. I remember we watched many games when Rick and Matthew played high school baseball. My sincere sympathy are with all of you. Jill Jordan"
"Dear Ann, Tyler, Rick and families, I wanted you to know I?m thinking of you and remembering our good times when we were neighbors years ago. I?m praying for peace and comfort for you all. Love, Marian Wetjen"
"So sorry to hear of Barb's passing. Many condolences to the family on her passing. I know James and Kelly thought fondly of her as a teacher."