Barbara Ulffers
Creve Couer, MO | Save
Barbara A. Ulffers, age 78, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019, at Evelyn's House in Creve Couer, MO after a short battle with cancer.
She was born July 25, 1941, in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Chester Upton and Catherine (Swayne) Bell. She married John W. Ulffers Jr. on September 21, 1962 in St. Louis, MO, and he survives.
Barbara was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Alton. She was a member of the Altar Guild, former member of the Vestry and was integral to the life of Trinity Chapel. Previously, she had been a long time member of Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis and a member of the choir. In addition, she had been a member of the Ronald Arnatt Chorale. Barbara is remembered for her beautiful cross stitch work and her skills as a master cookie baker and how she lovingly shared them at Christmas time. She especially loved her time spent visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina each summer.
In addition to her husband, John; She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John Christopher and Elizabeth Ulffers of Greenville, NC, and Peter Theron and Maria Ulffers of O'Fallon, MO; grandchildren, Benjamin, Abigail, and Adam Ulffers, Errica Buckner, Chelsie Swindle, and Paige Fischer; one great-grandchild, Zavier Buckner; four sisters; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 9:00 am until a Celebration of Life at 11:00 am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Alton with Mother Cynthia Severs officiating.
Burial will take place in Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Missionary Society Capital Improvement Fund.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements.
An online condolence and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
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