Barbara Jean (Bowling) Meyer was born February 1, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri and departed from this life July 10, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.
She was the daughter of Sheldon Kingsley Bowling, Sr. and Geraldine (Coffey) Bowling.
Barbara married Robert Meyer Sept. 7, 1951 and raised 4 children with him. The family moved to rural Pleasant Hill, MO in 1968 and she resided in the home Bob built for them until her death. Barbara loved animals, antiques, restoring dolls, gardening, and especially family–regularly hosting holiday and birthday gatherings in her home and helping organize Bowling family reunions for decades.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, two infant boys, brother Sheldon K. Bowling and sister Betty Lee Witherspoon. She is survived by her children, Crystal Benson, Brenda Meyer, Robin Schmitt, and Dale Meyer; sister, Marian Millett; 9 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Per Barbara’s wishes no services are scheduled.
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