Barbara Ellen Hemeyer
December 5, 1956 ~ February 20, 2021
Barbara Ellen (Held) Hemeyer, 64, of Jefferson City, Missouri, went peacefully to be with the Lord with her loving family by her side on Saturday, February 20th at Capitol Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Barbara was born in Washington, Missouri, on December 5th, 1956, the daughter of Elizabeth “Bettie” Held, and the late Donald H. Held.
Barbara was united in marriage to David M. Hemeyer on September 6th, 1975, in Pershing, Missouri.
After graduating from Gasconade County R-1 High School in Hermann, Missouri, in 1975, Barbara was employed for 35 years at Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Company in Jefferson City, Missouri.
After her retirement, she enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren who were her pride and joy.
Barbara is survived by her husband, David, of the home; a daughter, Jennifer Hemeyer, of Jefferson City; and a son, Eric Hemeyer and wife Dala, of Jefferson City. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Alexander Hemeyer, Ella Hemeyer, William Hemeyer, and Lincoln Hemeyer, all of Jefferson City. She is also survived by her mother, Elizabeth “Bettie” Held, of Pershing, Missouri; two sisters, Cynthia Stafford, of Holts Summit, Missouri, and Carol Branson, of Owensville, Missouri; one brother, Andrew Held and wife Vicki, of Hermann, Missouri; and 6 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald H. Held, and her brother, Timothy Held.
A private, family Celebration of Life will be held later this spring.
If a memorial is desired, it may be sent to the Rheumatoid Arthritis-Arthritis Foundation or, the National Kidney Foundation.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Barbara was born in Washington, Missouri, on December 5th, 1956, the daughter of Elizabeth “Bettie” Held, and the late Donald H. Held.
Barbara was united in marriage to David M. Hemeyer on September 6th, 1975, in Pershing, Missouri.
After graduating from Gasconade County R-1 High School in Hermann, Missouri, in 1975, Barbara was employed for 35 years at Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Company in Jefferson City, Missouri.
After her retirement, she enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren who were her pride and joy.
Barbara is survived by her husband, David, of the home; a daughter, Jennifer Hemeyer, of Jefferson City; and a son, Eric Hemeyer and wife Dala, of Jefferson City. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Alexander Hemeyer, Ella Hemeyer, William Hemeyer, and Lincoln Hemeyer, all of Jefferson City. She is also survived by her mother, Elizabeth “Bettie” Held, of Pershing, Missouri; two sisters, Cynthia Stafford, of Holts Summit, Missouri, and Carol Branson, of Owensville, Missouri; one brother, Andrew Held and wife Vicki, of Hermann, Missouri; and 6 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald H. Held, and her brother, Timothy Held.
A private, family Celebration of Life will be held later this spring.
If a memorial is desired, it may be sent to the Rheumatoid Arthritis-Arthritis Foundation or, the National Kidney Foundation.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I worked with Barb in the Word Processing Department at Missouri Farm Bureau for many years. She was a wonderful person, always friendly and unselfish. She suffered greatly from her arthritis, but she never complained. She will be missed. May she Rest In Peace now. Prayers to her family.
Worked with Barb at Farm Bureau where she always was a pleasure to be around. Prayers for the family.
My condolences to Barb’s family. I worked at Farm Bureau many years while Barb was there and appreciated her ready smile and positive attitude. She was a sweet lady and will be missed.
Ms. Barb was a joy to work with at Missouri Farm Bureau. She was always an inspiration with her kindness and joy.
My condolences to Barb’s Family. I worked with Barb for many years at Farm Bureau and she was such a wonderful person. She will be missed.
Worked with Barb at MOFB for several years. She always had a smile, no matter how much I knew she was suffering. She was a kind and sweet person and my deepest sympathies for her family.
Barb and I started working at Farm Bureau about the same time right out of high school. Barb was such a sweet kind lady and always wore a beautiful smile. I have such fond memories of our time together. May she Rest In Peace. My sympathy to her family.