Barbara Locke

Barbara Rosbrook Locke, 79, of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully January 30, 2025, surrounded by her husband and family members.

Barb was a devout follower of Jesus, spiritually-led and sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit to meet the needs of others. She was a longtime member of and volunteer at Eagle Brook Church where she played an active role in teaching and leading.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, Barb had a gift for nurturing young children. She cherished using this gift with her own children and grandchildren, teaching 4-& 5 year-olds at Eagle Brook, and working in the library at Birch Lake Elementary. Barb was also deeply involved in Bible study groups at Eagle Brook, as an attendee and leader.

For more than 6 years Barb received wonderful care, first from Pres Homes St. Andrews Village, and her last 5 years from Pres Homes Boutwells Landing - Gables staff, including from Pres Homes Optage Hospice as well. She is deeply missed by her husband Dick, her family and many friends.

Barb is survived by her loving husband Dick of 57 years; her four children, son, Stephen, daughters, Deborah DuFrene, Christine (Eric) Westberg, and Rebecca (Jeff) Miller; daughter-in-law, Lynnae; grandchildren, Hannah, Austin, Kaylah, Trevor, Nathan (Olive), Jacob, Kaitlin, Lauren, and Nicholas. Barb is preceded in death by her father, Gifford Rosbrook; and mother, Helen Rosbrook.

A celebration of Barb's life will be Friday, April 25, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Eagle Brook Church, 2401 Buffalo Street, White Bear Lake with visitation one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will follow at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 4600 Greenhaven Dr., White Bear Lake, MN.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Samaritan's Purse, a Christian charity close to Barb and Dick's hearts.