Barbara Stoakes' Obituary
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 of Life will follow the visitation. Interment will be held on January 13, 2022, at Glenwood Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. in Goldfield, Iowa. The family will be meeting relatives and friends at the Goldfield United Presbyterian Church following the interment. Barbara was born September 25, 1935, in Goldfield, Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Bessie (Stevens) Axon. Barbara graduated from Goldfield High School and attended the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She was united in marriage to Jack Stoakes on August 4, 1956 in Goldfield. After teaching several years, Barbara and Jack returned to Goldfield to begin Jack's veterinary practice and raise their family. In 2014, they moved to Ames and made many new friends at Windsor Oaks where she served as social chair. Barbara was a member of the Goldfield United Presbyterian Church and later Northminster Presbyterian Church in Ames. Barbara was very active with Youth Club, Confirmation, and Youth Fellowship. She was involved at the National (Mariners and Delegate to General Assembly), Synod (various committees), Presbytery (Moderator and various committees), and Local (Presbyterian Women and Sessions). She was also a member of the Alpha Delphian Club. She loved spending time gardening, reading, and baking. She was famous for her homemade buns and strawberry jam. She also loved supporting and following her children and grandchildren in all their activities. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; Roy and Bessie (Stevens) Axon. Barbara is survived by her husband Jack, her son, Dave (Kim) Stoakes and their children Daniel, Doug, Devon, and Kelly; daughter Deb (Dan) Spencer and their son Eric; and sister Mary (Edwin) Michaelson. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
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