Birth date: Sep 25, 1935 Death date: Dec 22, 2021
Barbara Ann Stoakes, 86, of Ames, Iowa, passed away peacefully December 22, 2021 at home. A public visitation will be held on January 12, 2022 at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Ames, Iowa, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. A Celebration o Read Obituary
So sorry for your loss. You have my sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’ve known Barb most of my life, growing up in Clarion right next door to Goldfield. I remember youth fellowship events in our presbytery, then a number of years later being on presbyterial board together. I always admired her faith, commitment, knowledge, and her friendship. She will be missed by so many, sending prayers to Jack and the rest of the family.
I was an honor and pleasure to work as an interim pastor with Barbara on the session of the United Presbyterian Church in Goldfield. Always a quiet and soft spoken presence, her wisdom was a blessing to many. My sympathies to Jack and family in your time of loss,
Rev. Phil Somsen, retired
Since I can remember Barb and Jack were always a part of my church family. I loved having them as leaders for our United Presbyterian Youth group every Thursday night. Their daughter Deb and I were in the same grade so I saw them even more for that. I loved the pictures and the seeing the den in the Goldfield house made me smile. Barb was a strong, gentle soul, our world is darker, but Heaven is brighter. Debbie Slaikeu
