Barbara Clark, age 84 of Ida Grove, IA, formerly of Sac City, IA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek, IA. Barbara Ann Jorgensen was born on April 19, 1940, to parents Robert and Verna (Stacey) Jorgensen in Cozad, NE. She and her family lived in Nebraska before moving to Sac City. Barbara graduated from Sac City High School.
Barbara was united in marriage to LaVern Reimers in 1956. This union was blessed with five children: Jeffrey, Kevin, Randy, Tina, and Sebrena. They raised their family in Nebraska. LaVern passed away in 1982. After their children were grown, Barbara moved to Colorado and worked as a welder. In the early 90’s, she made her way back to Sac City. She was employed at the school where she held various positions. Barbara moved to Ida Grove in 2010.
Barbara was a very independent person who was never afraid to speak her mind. She was what her loved ones would call ‘sassy’. She loved her family as well as any dog she ever had. She liked to hunt for night crawlers and go fishing in her younger days. Barbara was always up for a good road trip and enjoyed crafting in her spare time. Having visitors always brought a smile to her face. She enjoyed watching the birds eating out of the feeders she had outside and liked planting flowers in the spring and summer. She also enjoyed gardening and was a really good cook. Most recently, she enjoyed spending time with her significant other, John. The two of them met in 2018 and have enjoyed each other’s company ever since. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her children, Jeff Claussen of Butte, NE, Kevin Reimers of O’Neill, NE, Randy Reimers of Norfolk, NE, Tina (Ken) Wiltse of Odebolt, IA, and Sebrena (Mike) Carnevale of Kimballton, IA; grandchildren: Bobbi, Cody, Sara, Jeri, Samantha, Heath, Chance, Nevada, Rainie, Jessica, Brandon, Emma, Tina Marie, Sidney, and Melissa; numerous great-grandchildren; significant other and best friend, John McKinley of Ida Grove, IA; her pup, Tizzy; many extended family members and friends.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Verna Jorgensen; husband LaVern Reimers; granddaughter Amber Claussen; brothers Tom and Ronald Jorgensen; and daughter-in-laws Denise Claussen and Janice Reimers.
