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Barbara Jean Christie Tweddale
Date Of Birth:11/07/1932
Date Of Death:12/29/2011
Service Date:Memorial service and burial of ashes (in Olio Township Cemetery) will be held at a later date.

Barbara Tweddale

Eureka- Barbara Jean Christie Tweddale, 79, of Eureka, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka where she was a resident.

 She was born on November 7, 1932 in Schenectady, New York to Harry James and Marion Lord Christie.  She married Kenneth Shea on November 16, 1957.  He died in 1970.  She later married John F. Tweddale on July 7, 1973.  He died in 1998.

 Surviving are three brothers, Harry (Lynn) Christie of Charlton, NY; Bruce Christie of Scotia, NY; Douglas Christie of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and one step -daughter, Lynne Watkins of Peoria,IL.

 She was preceded in death by her parents and one step - son, Jack R. Tweddale.

 Barbara was a legal secretary and retired from the law firm of Brown, Hay & Stephens in Springfield, IL.  She was a member of the Eureka Christian Church, Kaufman Park Ladies League and the 4-G club in Eureka.

 Cremation rites will be accorded.  A memorial service and burial of ashes (in Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka) will be held at a later date.  Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka or to the Eureka Christian Church.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com