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.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Barbara J Halverson

September 15, 1941 - September 22, 2024

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