Barbara Cornelia Barug (Bollum)

Barbara Cornelia Bartig (Bollum )

With much sadness our beautiful and much loved mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother (Ami) passed away to be with our Lord on March 9,2014.
Barbara was born in 1927 to Kenneth Melvin Bollum and Effie Mildred Redeen
Bollum and she spent most of her life in Long Lake, MN. She is preceded in
death by her husband William Kenneth Bartig , son Mark Andrew Bartig, brother, John
Kenneth Bollum ,sister Carolyn Eberle and parents.

Barbara is survived by her daughter,Sarah Elizabeth Sterlacci ( Paul) ,their
children Benjamin Bartig Moroni ( Tiffany), Aldo Leonard Moroni
111,Elizabeth Francis Sterlacci, son Peter William John Bartig, his children
Isabel Jane Bartig, William Ayrton Bartig and Mark's children, Julia Abigail
Bartig ,Maggie Murchison Bartig, William Maxwell Bartig and Mark Samuel
Bartig along with great grandchildren, Gabriella, McKenzie, Benjamin, Emmett,Mason and Clayton.

Barbara graduated with the Wayzata class of 1945 and attended Grinnell
College before marrying William Kenneth Bartig in Long Lake in 1951.They
raised their 3 children, Mark, Sarah and Peter there. They were blessed with
51 happy years together before William passed away in February 2002. The
family enjoyed spending time together at the cabin in Cross Lake, boating on
Lake Minnetonka and the St. Croix river. They loved traveling and after
William retired from the State Bank of Long Lake they spent most of their
20 + years of retirement in Florida and countless trips and cruises.

Barbara was a devoted mother and wife, whose life centered around her
children and family. She created a nurturing and loving home for her family
and will be remembered for her graciousness and generosity by all who knew
her. Barbara had many passions and interests. She was a talented designer and
floral arranger.

Barbara enjoyed collecting elephants, crèches from all over the world,
anything blue and white , along with a candle stick collection from every trip. There was
always an interesting display on the famous coffee table following trips.
She loved cooking and entertaining and made every Holiday or special event a
memorable occasion. Dad took over Sunday
Family dinners and is famous for his turkey dinners. They would call us to"bring some friends home".

She never forgot a birthday or a Christmas card. Her interests also included
gardening, needle pointing, reading and music but most of all, loved to be
with her family. Barbara loved animals too and lovingly cared for many
family pets including Peter's chickens, bunnies, guinea pigs, cats, many dogs
Daisy the lamb and Toby, Sarah's horse. Hence, Dad named our house and
boats ,the Funny Farm !

In October 2000 Barbara suffered a massive stroke that left her paralyzed
and wheel chair bound. She resided at Presbyterian Homes of Roseville (now
known as Langton Place) for 8 years before moving to Presbyterian Homes of
Lake Johanna (now known as Johanna Shores Gables Care center) . It seemed
fitting for her to spend her final years on the lake and she enjoyed rides
on the pontoon boat in her name "The Barbie B".

Over the past 14 years the Barbara and Mom we knew slowly slipped away but
we are grateful she always knew us. We are so grateful for the
patient, compassionate, dedicated staff that so lovingly cared for her. A
special thanks to the Health Partners hospice team for their special care
too. As much as we love her we are thankful that she is now at peace.
Barbara's son Mark passed away in 2005 and he is hugging her now in Heaven
along with all that have gone before her.

Barbara had a blessed and faith filled life and requested a private family
memorial service. We want to honor her spirit and wishes for a private
graveside interment. Next summer we will have a picnic in her memory, she
loved picnics!

"Mom, you were an inspiration to us all. Your unconditional love gave us
strength and courage. We are all stronger and more compassionate because of
you. We pray you know that you were an amazing mom and Ami, that we love you
more than words will ever convey. We know you are in a better place now and
that you will be watching over us in Heaven until we will be reunited.

With love, your family"

Services:

Private Family Services

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