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Barbara Namen Obituary
Polson- Beautiful Barbara Jean Namen passed surrounded by family and friends at home on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the age of 80. Her full life and close relationship with the Lord gave her the strength to overcome every adversity, including her fight against cancer. As one Doctor aptly stated, "She's a phenomenon!"
Born in Williston, ND Barbara relocated to Kalispell, MT. From her first photo to her last she was glamorous and prepared for each day with a zest. She was a life-long Montanan and spent time in California.
The summer of 1965, Barbara married James Michael Namen. The newlyweds moved to Polson and purchased The Marina. Her love of people inspired her to work with many local and national community service organizations (not surprisingly winning many awards and accolades). After selling The Marina in 1993 Barbara started the next phase of her life.
With a tenacious work ethic, Barbara proved that nothing was impossible. With a constant thirst for knowledge, she furthered her education and completed the prestigious West Point Leadership Course with Honors. Barbara led organizations in executive functions. Later in life sold her crafts and gourmet food. She enjoyed hunting, deep-sea fishing, home renovations, traveling and gardening, which filled her life with extraordinary moments.
As the eldest daughter of eight, Barbara honed her maternal skills before starting her own family with Jim. Her love extended to relatives and friends alike. A common refrain was, "Barbara was my favorite Aunt!" Barbara cherished every moment spent with her two grandsons, who in her eyes could do no wrong and were constantly showed and told, "they are amazing!" Her devotion to all taught everlasting life lessons.
We would love you to join us at her Celebration of Life at the Polson Community Church at noon on February 10, 2024.
Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Mike
May 13, 2025
Mike,
Thank you for the kind words and great memories.
Mike Thompson
May 12, 2025
To Kim and Mike , I was thinking of your mother so I googled her and found where she had passed away ! I have lived in the Flathead Valley now for 18yrs. It broke my heart . I had Thompson Marine in Conrad and your mom and us were the only Mariah dealers in the state ! I had bought skis and life jackets at Jim´s Marina way before I had ever got it the business . Mike if you remember I told you to go to Fairview Alberta for Mercury schools !!! I´m so so sorry about your loss !!! If I would have known I would have been at her service !!! Remember drinking Bloody Mary´s at the old Cheers Bar with her on the way to boat dealer meetings in Minneapolis at the airport and Kim !!!
Michael
February 16, 2024
Leslie,
Thank you for your kind words. Our mom is a special lady and will be missed dearly.
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Thank you, Mike
Leslie Millspaugh
February 15, 2024
I would love to send a card to Barbara's children. Would someone please respond to my email address? Barb and Jim were friends from high school days in Kalispell. We moved to Seattle and didn't see them often, but always looked forward to visits. Kim is the only child we met, and oh how Jim doted on her! Such love he had for Barb.
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