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Age 76, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2011 surrounded by family in Mesa, AZ. Barb lived in Brainerd with her husband Richard Walton for the past six years. Prior to that she lived in Shoreview and Stillwater and was actively involved in those communities. Barbara graduated from St. Catherine University - School of Nursing. She was a gifted teacher of Certified Nursing Assistants at 916 Vo-Tech/Century College and authored two Nursing Assistant textbooks. She retired in 1997. Barb experienced great joy participating in several Elderhostel projects around the country and volunteered for many years at the Good News Project in St. Lucia. She especially enjoyed the break from Minnesota winters in Apache Junction, AZ with her husband and their many friends. She was preceded in death by first husband, Wayne G. Kast; parents Paul T. and Grace V. Arend. She is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Steve (Terri) of Cambridge, Kristine (John) Goulet of Shoreview, John (Teri) of Stillwater, Wayne (Mary) of Stillwater, Joe (Tanya) of Hudson, WI; eleven dearly loved grandchildren; brother, Paul (Jean) Arend; and sisters, Virgina (Joseph “Burt”) Cain, Maxine (Dan) Blommer, Marlene (Gib) Rowe, all from Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM (gathering begins at 10:00 AM), Friday, March 4 at ST. ODILIA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3495 Victoria St., Shoreview. Family and Friends Gathering 4-8 PM Tuesday, March 3 at HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL FUNERAL HOME, 515 W. Hwy 96 at Mackubin, Shoreview (651-482-7606). A private committal service of her ashes will be at Roselawn Cemetery. Special thanks to Copper Cottage Hospice House in Mesa, AZ and to all the people in Arizona for their support during her last peaceful days. Memorials preferred to GOOD NEWS PROJECT, INC. 1106 5th St., Wausau, WI 54403.