Halter, Barbara K. 1940-2024 Mission, Texas
By NewsPress Now
MISSION, Texas – Barbara Kay Halter, age 83, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Mission Texas.
Barbara “Barb” was born the daughter of Gilbert and Evelyn Jestes, and with her younger brother Keith, were raised on a farm in Fairport, Missouri.
She attended Fairport School and was a graduate of Maysville High School 1958.
August 24, 1958, she was united in marriage to Harold Halter and had four children, Steve, Mike, Doug and Julie.
Barbara worked 27 years for the State of Missouri and retired in 1995 as a Supervisor for the Department of Family Services.
A few of her greatest memories were spending time with family and friends at Lake of the Ozarks, cruises to Alaska and Mexican Riviera with her husband and two of her sons, traveling to Guatemala for the adoption of a granddaughter, a trip to Hawaii, the many hours she spent sewing for her kids growing up, as well as baking and making memories with her grandchildren. She spent the last years of her life in Texas where she enjoyed the company of friends and beautiful sunshine. She never knew a stranger and would always greet you with a smile.
Barbara was proceeded in death by her parents; Gilbert and Evelyn Jestes, and parents-in-law, Lawrence Halter, Viola Halter (Jolley); stepfather- in-law, Richard Jolley; her brother-in-law, John Halter; her beloved son, Doug; infant granddaughters, Madeline and Rosie; and her little dog “Missy.”
She is survived by her husband, Harold, of 65 years, Mission, Texas; sons, Steve (Andrea) Halter, Leawood, Kansas, Mike Halter, Mission, Julie Raczkowski, Lebanon, Missouri; brother, Keith (Sharon) Jestes, Maysville Missouri; sister-in-law, Twila Halter, Maysville; grandchildren, Emily, Molly, Andrew (Megan), Jacob and Anna; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held at the Turner Family Funeral Home, Maysville, Friday, March 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday. March 9. at 11 a.m. with Graveside service following Fairport, Missouri. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
