Barbara A. Timmerman, 84, passed on with open arms to her Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 24, 1935 in St. Joe, IN to the late Willard L. & Olive "Dessie" (Mettert) Hurni.  She married Howard "Pete" Timmerman on December 4, 1954 at St. Joe Church of Christ.

Surviving are her husband, Pete Timmerman of Spencerville; children, Richard (Lisa) Timmerman of Warsaw and Pamela (Roger) Beedy of Leo; 4 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Doris Hurni of Valparaiso.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dianne K. Timmerman; sisters, Leila M. Moore & Lois "Jean" Shockley; brother, Maurice Hurni and brothers-in-law, Paul A. Moore & Hearsel "Bud" Shockley.

Barb worked as a waitress at the Eat n' Haus Restaurant in Spencerville for many years.  She was a devoted wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother & friend who always was helping with whatever needed done. "Barb was my wife for 64 years, 6 months and 1 day.  We laughed together, had fun together, wept together and worshipped together.  We enjoyed each other.  Barbie, I will miss you greatly.  Thanks for being my wife.  Love you always." She enjoyed sports and tending to the many flowers her and her husband planted and was known by many Spencerville residents as the "Walking Lady".  She was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Spencerville and attended County Line Church of God in Auburn.

Calling will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 3-7 pm at Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home.  Service will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 3 pm with calling one hour prior at the funeral home.  Pastors Steve Schlatter & Lynn Hart officiating.  Burial will be held at White City Cemetery, Spencerville, IN.

Memorials to The Cheer Guild, Riley Children's Hospital - 702 Barnhill Drive Room 4510 Indianapolis, IN  46202 or White City Cemetery - PO Box 72 Spencerville, IN  46788.