Patricia Jeanne Barger

Patricia J Barger age 93 of Bloomington, died September 5th, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Charles and grandson Daniel. Survived by children Paul (Lidia), Jeanne Hills, Dave (Deb), Cindy (Dan) VandeWaa and Laurie (Paul) Reddie; grandchildren Leah (Matt) Santiago, Ashley Hills, Aoife Crowe, Jon VandeWaa, Carla, Mike VandeWaa (Kaelyn Knox); great grandchild Isabella Santiago. Pat was the daughter of L Theron and Ernestine French and sister to Jackie, she grew up in New England, graduated from Hartford High School in Connecticut before moving to Minneapolis and attending the University of Minnesota. While living in Bloomington, Pat was an engaged member of St. Marks UCC Church and participated with many local service organizations. Through her involvement with the Ramblewood Garden Club, she was involved with the fundraising and the building of the Normandale Japanese Garden, planting flowers at the Bloomington Ice Garden and the historical garden at the Gideon Pond house as well as maintaining her own large garden and various public gardens throughout Bloomington. An avid supporter of Girl Scouts, Pat served as a troop leader for each of her three daughters and continued as an adult volunteer for many years. She also dedicated her time to Meals on Wheels, assisting with meal deliveries, organizing delivery routes, and packaging food. She found joy visiting with the seniors she helped serve. Her passion for birds inspired her volunteer in local schools, where she taught elementary students bird calls and how to identify the birds in their backyard. Pat founded Treasure Lights making candles in her basement. Starting with sales at malls and craft fairs. She finally got a booth at the Renaissance Festival which she held for 24 years. After a long struggle with dementia Pat passed peacefully at Friendship Village, surrounded by loved ones. The family would like to thank the staff at Friendship for their unwavering kindness and care they provided Pat over the years. A memorial service will be held Monday September 29th, 3:30pm at St Mark's UCC, 8630 Xerxes Ave S., Bloomington with visitation beginning at 2:30pm at the church. Please send memorials to Meals on Wheels. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Werness Brothers 952-884-8145

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Patricia Jeanne Barger

May 5, 1932 - September 5, 2025

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Patricia Jeanne Barger

May 5, 1932 - September 5, 2025

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