Loving mother and friend, Barbara E. Elswyth, 74 passed away on January 25, 2005 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, IL.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2005 with a visitation one hour prior to service time at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Interment will be at Funks Grove Cemetery, Bloomington, IL. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association.
Barbara was born January 4, 1931 in Murphysboro, IL to William and Myrtle Isenberg Jones. She was married to Jospeh D. Walton on June 26, 1953.
Barbara was employed in the medical profession for over 35 years.
Barbara was an avid reader. Her other passions included singing, crocheting, sewing, cooking and astrology. She was an active member of Sweet Adelines Int. for over 30 years.
Her intelligence and individuality will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Those left to honor her memory are:
Sons Robert (Cindy) Walton Aiken, SC
Joel Walton & Kari Patton Pinellas Park, FL
Daughter Leslie (Duane) Nolan East Moline, IL
Grandchildren Joel (Madison) Walton
Sydney Schaar
Katie (Jamie) Nolan