Barbara Ann Christenson, age 79, of Hibbing, died Friday, April 14, 2017, at the Solvay House in Duluth. She was born January 21, 1938, in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of William and Larilla (Beckner) Rohwer. She graduated from Hibbing High School. She was united in marriage to Jerry Christenson in Hibbing.

Barbara worked as a representative for various companies. She also worked as a house cleaner and as an artist (painter). She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, the Women of the Moose, and Silver Sneakers at Snap Fitness. She enjoyed working as an artist – painting and doing woodwork.

Barbara is survived by her children: Doug Petty of Sacramento, CA, Debbie (Tom) Devall of Reno, NV, and Allen Christenson of Duluth, MN; grandchildren: Dustin (Molly) McWilliams, Danielle (Dennis) Whaley, Tyler Devall, Zachary Devall, and A.J. Christenson; her sister: Dee Greenwood of Hibbing, MN; her brother William (Mary) Rohwer of Kelly Lake; brother-in-law: Rudy (Elberta) Christenson of Hibbing, MN; her sister-in-law: Donna Christenson; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Jerry; and her brothers-in-law: Mike Greenwood, Phil Christenson, and Marty Leathers; and sister-in-law: Anna Rae Leathers.

At Barbara's request, no formal services will be held.

The family wishes to extend their thanks to Doctors Ketchum, Goldschmidt, Loo, and Martinelli, and to the Solvay Hospice House and the Angel Fund.

Memorials are preferred to the Solvay Hospice House 801 Baylis St. Duluth, MN 55811, or to the Angel Fund P.O.Box 114, Hibbing, MN 55746.

Family services are provided by Anderson-Daniels, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Hibbing. To express condolences on-line please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Born: January 21, 1938 Place of Birth: Fergus Falls, MN Death: April 14, 2017 Place of Death: Duluth, MN Hobbies: Artist (Painting & woodwork) Organizations: VFW Aux, Women of the Moose, Silver Sneakers Per Decedent's Request - No Formal Services will be held Friday April 14, 2017
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Solvay Hospice House 801 Bayliss St., Duluth, MN 55911
Angel Fund, P.O. Box 114, Hibbing, MN 55746