Loving Wife, Mom, Grandma
Age 58, of Stillwater
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 13, 2011 after living with breast cancer for the past 7 years. Preceded in death by parents, LeRoy "Ringer" and Virginia Bell; infant brother, Stephen Michael Bell; father-in-law, Robert Beske; and brother-in-law, Brad Beske. Survived by husband, Scott; children, Brian (Beth), Catherine, and Robert Beske; granddaughter, Ella Beske; sisters, Marlys Bell and Terri (Greg) Gregerson; brother, Steve J. Bell; mother-in-law, Berene Beske and her husband, Wayne Sampson; step-mother, Eileen Bell; sisters-in-law, Sandy (Lenny) Snellman, Barb (Bill) Degner and Sally (Terry) Chial. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. After raising her children, Barb returned to school and received her teaching degree and license. She spent nearly 15 years in her dream job of teaching language arts at Maplewood Middle School. Barb enjoyed biking, gardening, and boating with family and friends. The family extends a special thank you to the Oncology Staff at The Mayo Clinic and to the HealthEast Hospice Staff. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 11:00 A.M. at ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 16770 - 13th Street South, Lakeland. Interment St. Michael's Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday (TODAY), 5-7 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard (NW corner of Hwy 36 & Co Rd 5), Stillwater. A memorial fund is being established. Please make checks payable to the Beske Family.