Minneapolis, Minnesota
McGinley, Barbara M. Age 70 of Bloomington died August 2, 2006. Preceded in death by parents, and twin granddaughters, Marie and Valerie. Survived by loving husband of 48 years, Patrick; children, Char (Sam) Kokkinen, Terry McGinley; 3 grandchildren, Sean, Grant and Troy; brother, Pat Block; sisters, Virginia Weiss, Helen (Lee) Zent; many nieces, nephews and friends. Barb was born on June 25, 1936 in Shawnee, OK and received her RN degree from Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was a devoted 15 year volunteer at Fairview Southdale Hospital and a 10 year volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Barb was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister whose life was devoted to her family. Memorials preferred to NC Little Hospice, Edina, MN. Interment Fort Snelling Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, Church of St. Edward, 9401 Nesbitt Ave. S., Bloomington with visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at the church and also 4-6 PM TODAY at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Char, Terry and Pat-
Hearing about the passing of Barb from my Mom, I just wanted you to know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May all the good memories be a great comfort to you now.
Steve Thaxton
August 14, 2006 | Portland, ME
Pat & Family,
With our deepest sympathy on the passing of Barbara. We always enjoyed hearing the wonderful things you said about her. May you be at peace knowing she is no longer suffering & being watched over.
Harry & Ruth Moberg
August 13, 2006 | Andover, MN
Dear Char,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Very fondly,
Mary
Mary Kopriva
August 08, 2006 | Seattle, WA
Dear Pat, Charlotte and Terry,
So sorry to hear about Aunt Barbara. She was a very sweet aunt. Be comforted that she is in a good place and will be watching over you and your families. Please take care.
Love,
Marie , Steve and Anna Migausky
Marie Mcg
August 08, 2006 | Concord, MA
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Peg Kaju
August 07, 2006 | Wayzata, MN
Pat: I am so sorry for your loss, may peace be with Barbara, You and your family. Dave & Dana Millington
David Millington
August 07, 2006 | Woodbury, MN
Char & Family - I'm so sorry to hear that. Our Mom will be at peace with God, and I trust you are doing as well as possible under the circumstances. Sorry for your loss, and God Bless you are your family.
Greg Miller
August 06, 2006 | Ellicott City, MD
Dear Char Terry Pat and family
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear mother wife and grandmother. You're always in my prayers
Love Cindy
Cindy Boes
August 04, 2006 | Eagan, MN
Dear Pat, Terry, Char and family,
God bless you all in your time of sorrow and sadness. Our prayers are with you. How wonderful it is when God blesses us with such fabulous persons in our life. God Bless.
Linda and Rick Segl
August 04, 2006 | North St. Paul, MN
