Barbara Jean Perry

Barbara Jean Perry, age 67 of Vadnais Heights, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. Preceded in death by her father and mother, Harvey and Gladys Hartung, her sister Sandy Hartung, and her mother-in-law Freddie Perry. Survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, Steve; her daughters Kristen Perry and Erin Edge; sons-in-law Colin Hall and Jon Edge; grandchildren Bennett, Parker, Logan, and Nora; siblings Joe (Vicky) Hartung, Patty (Rob) Dowd, Bill (Dannell) Hartung, Mark (Debbie) Hartung, and Mary (Dean) Grundstrom; additional family members and dear friends. Barb was the eldest of seven children born to Gladys and Harvey Hartung of Brooklyn Center, MN. As a young girl, she was an avid reader, musical, athletic, and studious. She met Steve at Park Center High School in 10th grade biology - they started dating in 1973 and were married in 1979. She began her professional career as a medical assistant and later became a Registered Nurse. Barb was proud to be a nurse and worked in the Emergency Room of Unity Hospital in Fridley, MN for many years. Barb's greatest love was her family. She epitomized what it meant to be an 'eldest sister.' Her greatest pleasure was to be a mother to Kristen and Erin, cultivating their confidence, individualism, competitive spirit, and curiosity. You could often find her cheering on her daughters at their soccer games, volunteering at their schools, or teaching catechism at St. Odilia. She was equally as fond of her grandchildren and was never more at peace than when she was holding a baby. Barb loved gardening, camping in the BWCA, and sailing on White Bear Lake. She had a great passion for planning family vacations and cooking (and eating!) desserts. Barb shared Steve's love of music, specifically Elton John, and adored her miniature golden doodle, Cooper. Her children and grandchildren will carry on her love for nature, especially the North Shore, and the importance of a heartfelt inscription tucked inside a card or a book. While disease took Barb from us far too early, her legacy will carry on eternally through the love she had and shared with those she held dear. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Wednesday, December 4th at St. Odilia Catholic Church in Shoreview with visitation for all family and friends one hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Brain Research Foundation at www.thebrf.org.

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Barbara Jean Perry

April 2, 1957 - November 25, 2024

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Barbara Jean Perry

April 2, 1957 - November 25, 2024

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