Yvonne "Barb" M. Barber, 93 of Cedar Rapids, passed away from a short illness on November 18, 2017 at Manor Care.  He was born October 12, 1924 in Edmond, Oklahoma to Edward and Leona (Jones) Barber.  He graduated from Edmond High School where he was captain of the football and basketball teams and played on several baseball teams. Barb enlisted in the Army Air Corps, earning his pilot's wings in 1944 at Lubbock, Texas; he served in the pacific piloting B-24s.

Barb and family moved from Salem, Oregon to Cedar Rapids in 1954; he was employed at Kilborn Photo Products for 36 years before retiring.  He was a member of Indian Creek Country Club for a number of years; he enjoyed playing golf, bowling, playing cards, reading, watching the Hawkeyes, and the Oklahoma Sooners. He enjoyed family gatherings, and being with his granddaughters and their families. Barb and Lucille enjoyed spending many winters vacationing in Acapulco, Mexico.

Barb married Lucille (Aossey) Kalell on November 27, 1971, they would have celebrated 46 years of marriage in one week. He is also survived by daughter Charlee Kimm of Terre Haute, IN, son Jim Barber of Cedar Rapids, step-daughter Debbie (Mike) Wilt of Marion, granddaughters; Dani (Jeff) Bailey and Nicole (Steve) Toy; step-granddaughter Lydia Breitback; 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 step-great grandsons.

Barb was predeceased by his parents. 3 brothers, 2 sisters, son-in-law Bob Kimm and step-son, Albert Kalell.

A special thank you to Chip and Judy for all their love and support given to Barb and his family.

Per Barb's wishes, there will be no funeral services; Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is serving the family.