Barabara Sue Tweedy was born September 11, 1939, in Carrollton Missouri to Averill and Eleanor Gonder (Musick), and passed away August 14, 2024, in Smith Center, Kansas at the age of 84. She attended school in Phillipsburg, Kansas following the families move there when she was a child. On August 19th, 1956, she was united in marriage to Kenneth (Slick) Tweedy. To this union four children were born: Kenneth K., Kyle K., Kip K. and Kristal K.
Barbara was very active in her community volunteering to help wherever she could. Many remember her as their den mother, Sunday School teacher or simply as “Auntie Barb”. She was an honorary member of the infamous “Haggled Hags” and participated in numerous activities with this close-knit group over the years. In 1974 Barbara bought the local garden center that soon became Tweedy’s Plants, Pots & Posies where she shared numerous life events with customers in the community.
Barb spent time in Nebraska before venturing to California where she met many wonderful friends and explored the beautiful state before returning to the Phillipsburg area. She then met her soulmate David Bolte and together they resided in Republican City for nearly 20 years. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Averill and Eleanor Gonder, brother Charles (Butch) Gonder, daughter Brenda Molzahn and son Kyle Tweedy. Survivors include Dave Bolte of Alma, NE, sisters Patricia Cleveland of Webber, KS, Katheryn Gonder of Mankato, KS, children Kenneth Tweedy Jr., & wife Julie, Kip Tweedy & wife Ginger, all of Phillisburg KS, and Kristal Harper & husband John of Plattsmouth, NE. She was most proud to be Gran B to her 19 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren
Barbara was many things to many people, but to most that she met she was a friend for life. Friends and family were the biggest part of her life, and she was rich beyond measure for this. She will be deeply missed.
A celebration of life is planned for September 21st, 2024, at the Phillipsburg Armory from 3PM to 5PM. Memorials may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project in honor of the many Veterans in her family whom she loved, or the First Christian Church of Phillipsburg, KS where she worshipped and served for many years.