Patty Barnhart
(Posted May 20th, 2020
(Obituary printed in the Waterloo Courier - 5/02/2020)
WATERLOO — Patricia Kay Thompson, 66, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, April 29, at ManorCare. She was born in Waterloo in 1953 to Walter Ray and Evelyn (Reiter) Barnhart. Patty graduated from West High School in 1971 and later attended the University of Northern Iowa.
Survivors: a daughter, Camella (Dan) Austin; three sons, Robert (Shannon) Pagel, Timothy (Jodi) Thompson, Terry (Candace) Thompson; a brother, Darwin (Rhonda) Barnhart; four sisters, Linda Riggert, Pam (Gary) Peverill, Brenda Barnhart, and Debbie (Joe) Heim; 11 grandchildren, Derick Austin, Cody Austin, Kelsie Knudson, Samantha Knudson, Lilly Anne Pagel, Tyler Thompson, Kaylee Thompson, Nikki Gibson, Nathan (Jessica) Gibson, and Terry Thompson’s children; three great-grandchildren, Jace, Daniel, and Emmett; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Greg Riggert.
Services: A service will be held at a later date. Parrott and Wood Chapel of Memories, an Overton Family Service is assisting the family, (319) 232-3235.
Online condolences: www.parrottandwood.com.
Those that knew Patty loved her beautiful artwork and sense of humor. Later, she took to writing poetry for friends and family. God had gifted her with yet another talent, and that was the talent for making friends. She will be greatly missed by all her family and numerous friends.
Sandy Scott
Posted May 20th, 2020
(Obituary printed in the Waterloo Courier - 5/20/2020)
WATERLOO — Sandra K. “Sandy” Scott, 67, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, May 13, in Waterloo.
She was born Jan. 1, 1953, in Waterloo, daughter of William Francis and Marilyn (Helmers) Scott. Sandy graduated from West High School in 1971. She worked as a legal secretary for Robert Mason, Robert Rausch as well others for short periods.
Survivors: her mother of Waterloo; a brother, James “Jim” (Carmell) Scott; a brother in law, Jeff Shirley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: her father; a sister, Kathy Shirley; and a brother, Randy Scott.
Services: A private family graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Cedar Falls. Arrangements by Kearns Funeral Service-Kimball Chapel, Waterloo.
Memorials: to the family. Any cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to the family.
Online condolences: www.KearnsFuneralService.com
Sandy loved horses and horse shows.
Cindy (DeLancey) Harris
(Posted January 19th, 2020
(Obituary Printed in the Waterloo Courier - 1/19/2020)
Cindy (DeLancey) Harris passed away on January 9, 2020.
After being diagnosed with a terminal illness in October 2019, she lived life to the fullest, making wonderful memories during the short time she knew was left.
She was born a whirlwind of force to David and Betty DeLancey on August 21, 1953. She graduated from West High in Waterloo, Iowa.
In 1970 she married Steven Sampica and moved to California where she loved the ocean so much sharks couldn’t keep her out of the water.
Fate eventually led her to Texas where her life got bigger and better. She started a career at GTE/Verizon, retiring after 25 years. In 2003 she married her Texan, Roger Harris, who loved and cared for her until her last breath.
Cindy was wild, fun-loving and adventurous—she even climbed the Brandon water tower in her youth. She was the cool grandma who just might plant a bit of rebellion in her grandchildren’s heads, or slightly embarrass them as she danced ‘60s style to “These Boots are Made for Walking,” sometimes even on a table. She was a great big sister. Family events always involved hysterical bouts of laughter. She was constantly reading a book or two—true crime fascinated her the most. She was undeterred by the smoke-ridden casino and could spend entire nights havin