In Loving Memory
Barbara L. Joenks

VISITATION
Saturday, August 17, 2024
9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
First Congregational Church
Spencer, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, August 17, 2024
10:00 A.M.
First Congregational Church
Spencer, Iowa

INTERMENT
Oakland Cemetery
Peterson, Iowa

Barbara Lee Joenks, the daughter of Lewis "Butch" and Beneta (Cole) Williams, was born March 30, 1942 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa.  Her childhood was spent in Sioux Rapids where she attended and graduated from Sioux Rapids Community School.

On September 7, 1959 Barb was united in marriage to Ronnie Joenks  at the United Methodist Church in Sioux Rapids.  They were blessed with three children.

Barb enjoyed being a room mother while her children were in school, and being a 4-H leader, where she helped with countless 4-H projects.

Barb worked at various jobs in the area and her last job was as Assistant Director for Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority where she was employed for 22 years.  Barb truly enjoyed her years in this position and she did an excellent job for all those she helped.

Barb was a member of the Rossie Church for several years where she served as the Sunday School Superintendent.   She and Ron later joined the First Congregational Church in Spencer where Barb worked in many different departments.  She especially enjoyed playing the bells for church services.

Barb passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Spencer Municipal Hospital in Spencer, Iowa at the age of 82.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Butch and Beneta Williams;  her husband, Ronnie; daughters-in-law, Jeanna Joenks and Cathy Joenks; brothers and sister-in-law, Bobby and Lola (Woodard) Williams and Billy Williams; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Langholz.

She is survived by her children, Neil Joenks of Rossie Iowa, Shannon (Larry) Van Daalen of Waverly, Iowa and Jim (Kathy) Joenks of Everly, Iowa; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Patricia Williams and Judy Langholz; nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home