Barbara Theiler

Barbara Joyce (Davis) Theiler, age 85, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on June 5, 2024 in Cedar City, Utah. She was born on September 10, 1938 in San Pedro California to Robert and Florence (Flicker) Davis the oldest of 3 daughters.

Barbara was raised in Lomita California and graduated from Narbonne High School. After graduating from high school, Barbara married Malchom Theiler, Jr a United States Marine and raised 3 daughters in Santa Barbara, California. Barbara and her family moved to Cedar City Utah in 1997 after retiring from the Santa Barbara News Press after 30 years. During her adult years Barbara was a member of the Women’s Bowling League in California and Utah and participated in national tournaments throughout the country. Barbara had a love for books and visited bookstores to find the next book to read.

Barbara was preceded by her husband Malchom of 57 years; her parents Robert and Florence (Flicker) Davis; and her sister Bette (Davis) Boelter. Barbara is survived by her sister Bonnie (Davis) Allen of Midland MI; daughters Roberta Theiler of Cedar City UT, Rebecca (Steve Corby) Theiler of Moorpark CA, and Ruth (Michael) Raso of Washington, IL; Grandchildren Tina (Larry Good) Powell, Jeremy (Blerta) Pecharich, Shannon (Ahmed Samin) Powell and Steven (Stacy) Pecharich; and Great-Grandchildren Zoe (18), Devin (12), Claire (8), Natalie (7), William (5), Sarah (5), Madison (2) and Malik (1).

Private family members only ceremony schedule on June 15, 2024 in Cedar City. In memory of her love of animals, please donate to the local ASPCA in her name.