Barbara L Parizeau

Barbara L Parizeau obituary, Libby, MT

Barbara L Parizeau

Barbara Parizeau Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schnackenberg Funeral Home - Libby on Jan. 27, 2026.
Barbara L. Parizeau, 85 of Libby passed away peacefully in her home January 24, 2026. Barb was born to Bert Henthorn Sr. and Luella (Clark) Henthorn on August 17, 1940, in Sheridan, WY. She was raised in Spokane where she met Willie. She married Wilbert (Willie) Parizeau on October 18, 1958, and moved to Libby where they raised three daughters Debbie, Diana and Dorothy.

Barb loved working with the public. She worked at Bonanza 88 store, Yellow Front, Gambles and Ace Hardware. She enjoyed Sunday Church, bowling, camping and her family.

Barb is survived by her husband Willie, daughters Diana (Dan) Torgison and Dorothy (Dave) Nitschke; grandson Casey Clawson; granddaughters Tori (Mike) Myers, Tabitha (Chadd) Aldrich, Tiffany Nitschke and Jennifer Rebo; numerous great grandkids; and siblings Mary Bursell and Bert Henthorn Jr.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Ron Henthorn; daughter Debbie Rebo and son-in-law Corey Clawson.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., at the Schnackenberg and Riddle Funeral Home of Libby. Memorial service will be Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12:00 p.m., at the Libby Christian Church and an interment will follow the service at the City of Libby Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg and Riddle Funeral Home of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.

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