Barbara Lee (Tebrinke) Requist, 93, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Stanton, Iowa.

Barb was born September 25, 1930, in Bushnell, Nebraska; the eldest of Bernice "Bud" and Vera (McHenry) Tebrinke's five children.

She graduated from Sterling Colorado High School in 1949. Later, she attended nursing school in Colorado.

After moving to Red Oak, Barb began a 40-year career at Murphy Memorial (later Montgomery County Memorial Hospital) in Red Oak. She loved her work in the nursery caring for newborns, and as a lab technician.

On July 6, 1951, Barb was united in marriage to the love of her life, Marvin Requist. Seventeen years later, they welcomed their only child, Marcy.

Barb was an active member of Red Oak's First Baptist Church and First Christian Church.

The Celebration of Life for 93-year-old Barbara Lee (Tebrinke) Requist of Red Oak will be held on Monday, September 30th, at 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church in Red Oak. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will take place on Sunday, September 29th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., also at First Christian Church in Red Oak.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.