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Barbara Jean Johansen
1941 - 2025
BORN
1941
DIED
2025
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Barbara Johansen Obituary
She leaves behind her husband of 65 years Dale; her children Cary, Laura, and Jodi; her siblings: twin brother Barry, Ted, Jim, Shirley (Shirley's twin sister Sharon who has passed), David, and Patty; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Barbara was a local artist known for North Shore and outdoor paintings, along with teaching both adults and children in drawing and painting.
Memorial service will be held Friday, September 26, 2025, at 2 PM with a visitation beginning at 1 PM, at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9300 Scandia Trail North, Forest Lake, MN 55025.
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