- Visitation will be 5:00p.m.~7:00p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley.
- Celebration of Life Service will be 10:30a.m Friday, September 27, 2024, at Hennessey Funeral Home.
- The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the Eagles Club in Missouri Valley, Iowa following the burial.
Lynda Kay (Barth) Mefferd age 73, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away on September 22, 2024, at Longview Nursing Home.
Lynda was born June 8, 1951, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Jerry and Patricia (Wrinkle) Barth. Lynda was raised in Cal Junction and attended grade school and high school in Missouri Valley. After graduation she started working for Mutual of Omaha in the accounting department and worked there for about 15 years. She was forced into an early retirement at 33 years old, when she found out she had Parkinson’s Disease.
In the beginning, she didn’t let it slow her down. She continued to live and enjoy life as usual. Going out having drinks with friends was enjoyable for her. Which is how she met Jim Tremel at Shirley’s Bar in Logan, Iowa, a wonderful man who has stayed by her side for nearly 40 years.
Lynda enjoyed the simple things in life, bowling, staying up until the wee hours in the morning playing Pitch with friends, helping Jim out on the farm, but most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially the grandkids.
Sadly, several years after her diagnosis, Lynda ended up in the nursing home, where she would spend the last 13 years of life. She was fortunate to have a family that would visit her often and bring her favorite treats, like Root beer or a shake. She also had a very special friend Mary, that would see her every day possible.
Those left to cherish Lynda’s memory is, the love of her life Jim Tremel of Woodbine, IA, children: Tami Martinez and Steve Earlywine, Tracy (Greg) Skelton of Missouri Valley, IA, Troy (Tadessa) Mefferd of Cheyenne, WY, mother Pat Barth of Missouri Valley, IA, brothers: Steve (Monica) Barth of Omaha, NE, Rob Barth of Council Bluffs, IA, sister Deb Barth of Missouri Valley, IA, grandchildren: Kaci, Steili, and Angela of Northglenn, CO, Philip and Jordan Mefferd of Cheyenne, WY, Izaiah Martinez of Missouri Valley, IA, Jacob Downey of Logan, IA, and life long friend Mary Staley of Council Bluffs, IA.
Lynda is preceded in death by her father Jerry Barth.
11 Comments
Thoughts and prayers are with your family!
So very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing—she is now free of pain and troubles and I know will be missed by your whole family—-hugs to all of you and let God help you through the days ahead
Lynda was a very special lady and I enjoyed talking to her. May she rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers for the families!
I have so many fun memories of your mom!! How she put up with us I will never know, but she did. You have my deepest condolances and biggest hugs!
My sympathies to you all. I remember when Lynda admitted to the nursing home and visited with her many times over the past 13 years. Lynda is a very special and determined lady and will be missed at the nursing home since she was part of the Lpngview family.
Dearest family
She will be missed by all. Such an inspiration to all. Keep her memories close to your heart.
Prayers
John and Leia Johnsen and family
Sure thinking of you all. Hugs
Sorry for the family’s loss. Linda had a challenging life with Parkinson’s.
I am so for your Mom’s loss, she will be missed dearly, Lynda always was smiling and brought smiles to others too. She was a strong Woman and her actions spoke louder than words!!!! She was a fighter and gave her All in everything she did, I know she looked forward to always getting her hair done. Your family is in our prayers. 💖
I am so sorry for your Mom’s loss, your family is in our prayers 🙏💖
Thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Lynda was a very strong woman. I have lots of fond memories of her. She will be missed by many.
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