Barbara Eidson

Barbara Eidson, age 83, of Holts Summit Missouri, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia Missouri. 
  
Services are pending currently.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Waters Funeral Home. 

Barbara was born on January 21, 1941, the daughter of Robert and Merle (Burnett) Bolen in Jefferson City Missouri. Her parents precede her in death. 

Barbara graduated from Jefferson City High School and went on to further her education at University of Missouri, Columbia, where she earned her teaching degree.  During her career, she taught at Bellflower Elementary School in Bellflower, Missouri, and Lebanon Elementary School in Lebanon, Missouri.  

The family moved to the state of California in 1972, where she obtained her real estate license, and continued in that industry until her retirement in 2016. 

Barbara loved reading and especially enjoyed her large collection of mystery novels.  She also enjoyed all things ocean and beach. From the beautiful Northern California ocean sides and Palm Springs, to the white, sandy Florida beaches, and especially the lovely, tropical retreats of Puerto Vallarta and Hawaii – these were all a great source of peace and therapy for her over the years.  

In her earlier years, she was able to visit Paris, France, Montreux, Switzerland, London, England, and Edinburgh, Scotland. 

In later years, she found a lot of joy researching her genealogy where she discovered her deep Scottish roots, including a family castle built on land gifted to them by the legendary Robert the Bruce.  

Barbara is survived by her brother; Jack (Pam) Bolen of Brooklyn NY, Daughter Kristen (Richard) Caldwell of Vandalia MO, Son; Mike (Xuge) Rolle of Castro Valley, CA, Grandchildren; Chris (Sam) Barsé, Shahn (Kamille) Barsé, Steven Barsé, Kory (Rachael) Barsé, Caleb (Brittany) Barsé, Kristiana (Scotland) DeTienne, Jordan Rolle, Shawna Rolle, Cameron (Kassidy) Barsé and Tyler (Dalana) Caldwell, Stepsons; Rich (Stacie) Eidson, Turlock,  CA, Branden (Devina), Merced, CA, Cousins; Janie Hurtt and Jackie Barnett, 16 Great grandchildren, and many friends from throughout the years. 

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, husband; David “Davey” Eidson on December 25, 2018, and a stepson, Dave Eidson. 

Her family wishes everyone to know how greatly she will be missed and the hole that is left in their hearts due to her absence.  

Memorials may be made to Camp Barnabas in care of Waters Funeral Home.