Obituary of Barbara J. VanDusen

Wilton, Iowa

Barbara J. VanDusen, 68, formerly of West Liberty passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at her home in Wilton.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday April 7, 2025 in the Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty is caring for Barb and her family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Barbara VanDusen Memorial Fund.

Barbara Joan Goodale was born April 9, 1956 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Wilbur and Bonita (Keith) Goodale. She was a graduate of West Liberty High School in 1974. On August 18, 1979 she was united in marriage to Russell VanDusen in Atalissa.

In her early years Barb had operated a in home daycare prior to working HON in Muscatine retiring after many years. She enjoyed taking pictures, geneology, quilting, as an avid rock collector and handmade gnomes to sell.

Survivors include two sons:  Joseph (Terra) VanDusen of Nichols, and Robert (Sarah) VanDusen of Wilton, step daughters: Wendy (Craig) Askam of Muscatine, Julie VanDusen of the Quad Cities.  Ten grandchildren: Maggy, Kate, Jacob, Megan, J.J., Taylor, Tracie, Wyatt, Andrew and Juliana as well as three great grandchildren: Navy, Indie and Olive. Six siblings: Billy (Tammy) Goodale, Peg (Phil) McIntire, Bob (Sandy) Goodale, Dean (Vikki) Goodale, Sue Griffith and Casey (Christiana) King. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Russell in 2013 and her faithful companions Charlie and Manning.

In keeping with Barb’s loving and generous spirit, she generously gave the gift of sight through cornea donation.