Barbara “Barb” G. Thede, 100, of Davenport, IA passed away peacefully at her residence of Ridgecrest Village on November 17, 2023. She will be laid to rest privately at Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Ridgecrest Foundation or First Presbyterian Church. Online, condolences and fond memories may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com
Barb was born on May 30, 1923 on Vandruffs Island in Milan, IL to parents Mae (Scott) and Jamie Crist. She graduated from Rock Island High School in 1941. On May 5, 1946 she joined Vernon W. Thede in married union. They weathered 54 years of life together before he passed in 2000.
In their early wedded years, Barb took on the task of raising their two children, Sue and Scott. As the years went on and the children moved out of the house, Barb found a variety of passions to fill the time. She adored reading, no matter the genre. She loved to travel, play bridge, host at the Miss Iowa pagent, attend and watch Iowa Hawkeyes football, socialize with her many friends and enjoy a couple of glasses of wine daily. And she loved cats.
Those left to carry on Barb’s memory include her children; Sue Ann Braddock, Scott (Mary Ann) Thede, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; both parents; 3 brothers (Jamie, Jr., Robert, and Richard); son-in-law, Steve Braddock, and a special friend, Lew Jinks.
