Barbara Jean Clatt, 81 of Colo, succumbed to cancer at her home on February 22, 2021. She was born in Nevada at the Sanitarium on May 20, 1939, to Forest Edward and Esther Berniece (Burley) Groomes. Barbara married Ronald Hale Clatt on May 12, 1956, and to this union had four children. In 1996, great-grandson Jagger. Barbara was a homemaker, childcare giver and cleaned houses for professors. She worked at the Iowa State Center in Ames for 20 years. Barbara loved to crochet, bake, and cook in which she loved to share with many. She loved hosting big family dinners. Barbara loved camping and traveling around to attend blue grass festivals. In 1998, she took on the loving task of raising her great-grandson, Jagger Nicholas Roberts. Barbara is survived by her husband, Ronald; four children: Marcella Roberts (Gail), Michael (Linda), Ronald Gene (Shari) and Kathy; 7 + grandchildren; 11 + great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter; her sisters, Betty Joan (Gene) Colhoun of Nevada and Karen Erickson of Nevada; her sister-in-law, Linda Groomes (Nick) of Kansas; her brother-in-law, Harvey James Wirth of Story City and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two loving pups, Cocoa and Sundae. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Donna Lee (James) and Alyce Wirth; her brother, Richard Groomes; and a daughter-in-law, Patricia Clatt. Barbara had a special friend, Myrna Johnson who was an incredibly good and dear friend and who was always there to lend an ear. Barbara has requested cremation. There will be a service at a later date, with the date to be announced. A special thank you to Reverend Harding for giving Barbara peace. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colo United Methodist Church, Mary Greeley Hospice or to the family. Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com