Yvonne Kae (Barkus) Stouder, 67 of Glenwood, Iowa entered into rest on February 6, 2016 at her home in Glenwood. She was born January 27, 1949 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Edwin L. and Clara Mae (Johnson) Barkus. Yvonne was raised in Glenwood and graduated from Glenwood High School in 1967. She was united in marriage to Gary Stouder on July 6, 1968 in Glenwood. To this union three children were born, Bret, Chad and Jamie.
Yvonne and Gary began operating Stouder Plumbing in 1976 until Gary’s sudden passing on November 1, 1990. Yvonne truly loved Gary and although there was a huge void in her life, she gave back to others and embraced anyone who entered her home with hugs, food and love. She was always devoted to her family and friends.
Preceding Yvonne in passing was her father, husband and sister, Saundra Lundvall. Survivors include her mother, Clara Mae Barkus of Glenwood, Iowa; children, Bret and wife Tanya Stouder of Queen Creek, Arizona; Chad and wife Tina Stouder of Pacific Junction, Iowa; Jamie and husband Doug Driskell of Tabor, Iowa; 9 grandchildren, Blake Stouder, Sterling Stouder, Tristan Melgoza, Sierra Stouder, Linsey Stouder, Dawson Driskell, Kaelynn Driskell, Cade Stouder and Jaxen Driskell; brother, Doug and wife Jeannette Barkus of Broomfield, Colorado; mother-in-law, Dorothy Stouder of Glenwood, Iowa; brother-in- law, Larry and wife Linda Stouder of Malvern, Iowa; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.
Interment will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established.
Visitation:Wednesday, February 10, 2016
5:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Thursday, February 11, 2016
1:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
20 Condolences
So sorry you have lost this lovely lady! Sending prayers for comfort to her family at this difficult time. I will miss seeing her beautiful smile and spirit!
My condolences and prayers to Yvonne’s family. I will always remember Yvonne’s outgoing, happy personality!
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. She was a wonderful women. Cherish your memories.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family
With deepest sympathy, I send my condolences at this most difficult time for the family of Yvonne. She was a class mate of mine and was always greeting you with a smile and hug. May you find comfort at this time , knowing that your mom and sister was loved and admired by many. She always brought out the best of everyone when she was around people. Prayers and memories will help you thru this difficult time!!
Our deepest sympathy to all your families. We will be out of town helping Rita who is recovering from a broken tibia. Jamie, we are so sorry. Our prayers will be with you all.
Sarah and Jim Biermann
Yvonne will always have a special place in my heart….we have lost a wonderful friend, but heaven has received a beautiful angel…with love and friendship….
Julie Detlef-James
I worked with Y for a number of years in Omaha. She was a fine lady, full of common sense, and would keep us all in line no matter what title you had behind your name. She was like our at work Mother.
Rest in Peace, your work here is complete.
To the family of Yvonne, you have my deepest sympathy. My heart and prayers go out to you.
To all of Yvonne’s family:
I was so very sad to hear the news of her passing. Yvonne had a way of always making you feel special. I loved when I was back in Glenwood & would run into her. I spent one summer in high school working in the office for Stouder’s Plumbing and had a lot of fun with Yvonne. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.
Love, Julie & Milton (Flack) Eichacker
My sympathy to your family. Yvonne was that special person that always made you feel welcome, whether it was in junior high or in the years since graduation. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
I am so very deeply sorry for your loss! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Bret, Chad & jamie, very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I’m sure she is with your dad telling him all about your families and his grandchildren. Please accept our sincere sympathy
I have always remembered the great times being friends with Yvonne, her beautiful smile and fun/funny stories of our childhood!! You are a very special friend Yvonne and I will truly miss you until we meet again!!
What a sense of humor Yvonne had. May she now rest in peach.
May you rest in peace, Yvonne (she probably got a chuckle out of my peach entry).
What can I say? Kind words just don’t seem to fill the void. Y was always one to help when needed. If everyone your mom has cooked or baked for brings you just one item, your house will OVERFLOW with food!! She gave me her Hamball recipe but they just don’t seem to turn out right. Do you think she left out her secret ingredient? 🙂 Much love to all of you…
Pam & Lyle
I will always have the fondest of memories of Yvonne! Thanks to MaryAnn I was fortunate enough to have her as a friend during my time in Glenwood. She was one of a kind and I will always love her.
I loved working with her…we had some really deep conversations… I know she will be missed alot by her family. She was a Very Special Lady in my Life
Many caring thoughts and
Prayers are flowing your way…
May all the love from your mother stay with you and grandchildren ..she was a loving mother in which
You can be so very proud of having in your life..
Love to you all
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