Barbara Jean Flatgard
February 26, 1960 – February 18, 2021
Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
life story
A loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend
Barbara Jean Flatgard, age 60, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2021, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, MN surrounded by her beloved children. She is survived by her three children, Matt (Janet), Jeff (Addi), Sarah; grandchildren Tessa, Matthew; mother Orla; sisters Joanne (Tom), Patricia (John), Kathleen (Robert); brother Steve (Cathy); along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Elsen, and brother, Michael Elsen (Joanne).
About Barb
Born on February 26th, 1960, to Orla and Clarence Elsen of St. Anthony, MN. Barb first attended school at St. Charles Borromeo, graduating from St. Anthony Senior High School. While attending high school in St. Anthony, Barb enjoyed being a member of the Student Treasury and traveling with the marching band. Barb remained connected with her high school class all throughout her life with her involvement as treasurer for the reunion committee. Barb very much enjoyed every reunion to re-connect with high school friends.
After school, Barb enjoyed a long career as a dedicated payroll professional for Heinrich Envelope, Carlson Companies, Lyman Lumber and PayChex/Doherty. In Barb's free-time, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, watching her children and grandchildren play sports, watching the Food Network and HGTV and, most importantly, spending time with family. Barb loved holiday traditions whether it was painting Easter eggs with her loved ones, setting up George, the Halloween Pumpkin, with her grandchildren or building sugar cube houses with her children. The one love she did not share was her fear of heights or snakes.
Barb got along with everyone she came in contact with and will truly be missed by all who had the privilege of meeting her.
memorial service
Celebration of Life
May 22, 2021
Saint Anthony Village Central Park 3503 Silver Lake Rd NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, USA
Please join us for a Celebration of Life from 11AM-2PM