Barbara-Paske-Obituary

Barbara A. Paske

Obituary

Paske, Barbara A. 57, of Big Lake, MN, on Oct. 21. Memorial Mass Sat., 10:30 AM, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Little Falls, MN. Visit. 9:00-10:30 AM at church. Survived by brother, Wayne (Renee) Paske; nephews, Mark (Stacey) Paske and Stephen Paske; grand niece, Sophia Paske. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Lorraine Paske and a brother, Daniel Paske Jr. Shelley Funeral Chapels 320-632-5242
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Barb Paske was a trooper. It is rare that you see someone burdened with such health problems but still able to be positive and upbeat. We loved Barb. We used to mail items to her regularly, and she would always want us to pick out some chocolates for ourselves. She had a heart of gold, and we will miss her.

Worked with Barb at Mercy Hospital for a number of years on the night shift She was always a willing worker It was with a heavy heart heard of her passing.Her memory will live on.

God bless Barb. I got to know Barb when we were working the night shift on 5East at Mercy Hosp. She was a good co-worker, and always upbeat. I remember the fun party for her at a pizza place when she left Mercy. We continued to keep in touch when she was awake at night and would call Mercy 5East, and by notes on Christmas cards. She would thank me for praying for her. I hope she'll be praying for us now.

I was saddened to hear of Barb's passing and unable to be at her funeral. We were co-workers for many years on 5 East night shift at Mercy Hospital. We shared many ideas and I had such respect for her intelligence, her talents, and her sense of humor. I cherish so many of our conversations. Barb and I kept in touch occasionally over the years and I knew she was suffering from on going health problems. Her Christian faith was unwavering. She believed her death would be a beautiful transition...

I worked with Barb at Mercy from 1990-1995. She was such a wonderful co worker. We spent christmas together on night shift those years. She would set up an end table with a white sheet and bring in sparkling wine and food. I am sorry to say that I did not keep up a consistent conversation with her. I was pregnant in those years and she was so giving to me during those very tough days. She was asked to be my son Shawn's godmother. Again, we lost touch on that subject also. I would...