Barbara Jean (Gant) Halverson

STOUGHTON-Barbara Halverson passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, with her family at her side at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born to Lulu (nee Thompson) and Bernard Gant on Dec. 6, 1930, and grew up on a farm in Blanchardville. Barb attended college in Ripon, and graduated from UW-Madison in 1952. She taught school and worked for the Dane County Juvenile Court System. Her passion was working with children and the youth she counseled. After retirement, Barb enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her family. Her many interests included cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, singing and antiquing. Barb was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She adored her family, and loved to celebrate occasions with them. Holidays were special events that she cherished and made special for everyone. Barb was a life-long member of United Methodist Church of Blanchardville. She is survived by her husband, Noel; four children, Jeannine (Bruce) Hanson, Judy (Don) Washecheck, Troy (Ruth) Halverson, and Tracie (Mike) Wolfe; ten grandchildren; two great-grandsons; brothers, Jerry (Norma), and Karl; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BLANCHARDVILLE, 101 N. Main St., Blanchardville, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, with the Rev. Craig Conklin presiding. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51, Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of Blanchardville, 101 N. Main St. Blanchardville, WI 53516, or to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy, Madison, WI 53711, or to a charity of your choice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of Blanchardville, 101 N. Main St. Blanchardville, WI 53516, or to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy, Madison, WI 53711, or to a charity of your choice. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51, Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Funeral services will be held at UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BLANCHARDVILLE, 101 N. Main St., Blanchardville, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, with the Rev. Craig Conklin presiding.