Barbara J Halverson

Barbara J Halverson

September 15, 1941 - September 22, 2024

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MADISON - Barbara Jean Halverson, age 83, of Madison, joined the love of her life in Heaven on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. She was born on Sept. 15, 1941, in Blanchardville, Wis., the daughter of Thomas and Cora (Johnson) Hermanson.


Barbara graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1959. She was united in marriage to Phillip Halverson on June 10, 1961, in Blanchardville. For 20 plus years she worked in Credit/Collections for Gordon Flesch, prior to that she enjoyed working for Waste Management for many years.


Barbara was an amazing mother and was always willing to help others when needed. She was very artistic and loved her craft projects which she did with a very creative vision. Barbara enjoyed knitting and crocheting, specializing in making Barbie clothes. Barbara was a published author, writing multiple children’s books. She loved the company of her Church group, friends, and neighbors.


Barbara is survived by her children, Debbie (Scott) Gerber, Craig Halverson and Keith (Lisa) Halverson; sisters, Helen Meeker and Thelma Lokken; three grandchildren, Casey Watters, and Hunter and Hope Pierstorff; and great-grandchildren, Avalynn and Rose Watters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip; and brother, Donald Hermanson.


Memorial services for both Phil and Barb will be held at ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.
 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to fund cancer research to American Family Children’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Peggy Sundquist
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Barb and Phil were friends and roll models to Jack and I when we first started dating 26 years ago!! We loved hanging out with them, laughing with them and golfing with them. They will be deeply missed!! 💕
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Chris Wooddell
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Barb was a wonderful neighbor and talented author and crafter. Her children’s books tell insightful stories about making friends. I enjoyed sharing the cute doll clothes she made with my own granddaughter. I will miss her visits to the back yard when I’m outside gardening. This is a grievous loss to Craig and the whole family to lose both parents/grandparents in the same month. My sincere condolences, Chris Wooddell
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Bernadette Routhieaux
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To Barbs Family, I am both shocked and saddened by Barb's passing. We had just heard of Phil's death, so this seemed impossible. Barb was my best friend in High School. We had many good times together. I also knew Phil very well as he and I rode on the same bus to school. I was at their wedding. Barb and I had reconnected about ten years ago. We would see each other at the Blanchardville Alumni Banquet, and send messages back and forth on the internet.I will miss both Barb and Phil as we had been friends for about 70 years. Love to Barb and Phil's Family, Bernadette Cleary Routhieaux
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Mark Zimmerman
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Barb and Phil were 2 of the most wonderful people I have known. They were so kind to me and so much fun to be around. I will miss both of you.
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Nancy Kern
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Phil and Barb were wonderful neighbors. My heart went out to them when they each had their diagnoses. Barb was always very artistic and generous. She made my granddaughters doll clothes and she invited me to see the wonderful crafts she made with recycled materials. She was also generous with her time and skills. She donated a lovely robe for a girl to wear in the hospital. I loved getting to walk outside with her. She gave me a copy of children's books she wrote a lovely memoir. I will miss her dearly. My sincere condolences to the family. I can't begin to imagine the grief of losing both parents so close together. Especially two such lovely people. Mike and Nancy Kern
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Vickie OConnor
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Barb's daughter Debbie and I were best friends in high school. I remember Barb as a kind and loving mother. My prayers are with all the family. Vickie OConnor

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