Barbara Jean Newton

March 8, 1960 - February 2, 2018

Barbara Jean Newton Grand Junction, IA Date of Death: February 2, 2018 Barbara Jean Newton, 57 of Grand Junction, Iowa, passed away on February 2, 2018 at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Barb was born March 8, 1960 to Iris (Susan) Ripley and Paul Bishop in Lake City, Iowa. Barb graduated from East Greene High School in 1978 and continued on to get her Associates Degree of Nursing in 1982. Barb married Lawrence (Larry) Newton in 1984, they later separated. Barb worked for a couple years at Gowrie and then went on to work at Perry Lutheran Home for 25 years. She enjoyed making cards, watching Elvis movies and loving her fur babies. Barb is survived by her four sons, Chad Newton of West Palm Beach, FL, Adam (Rebecca)Newton of Fort Madison, IA, Brian Newton of Churdan, IA, and Dan (Jacy)Newton of Grand Junction, IA, two step children Tony(Brandi) Newton, and Tracy Newton. A brother, Bill Bishop and two sisters Betty (Jimmy) Dykes, and Brenda (Greg) Phillips. Six grandchildren; Kaylee, Mackenzie, Isaac, Jacob, Nala, and Emma and two grand dogs Bella and Bentley; also a niece and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Her family is hosting a celebration of life at the Grand Junction Community Center Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 3-6. Contact the family for further information. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson