April 10 1956 June 20 2020
Barbara’s Obituary Barbara “Barb” R. Foote, 64, Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Barbara Rae Oliver was born on April 10, 1956 to Charles “Bud” and Bernice (Keeney) Oliver in Fargo, ND. She grew up in Wahpeton and graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1974. She attended many different colleges, graduating from Dakota State University in Madison, SD in 1994. After college, Barb taught at several Native American Schools throughout the Dakotas. She retired in 2012, due to health issues. In 1999, Barb met the love of her life, Alvin Foote, Sr. in Wahpeton, they were married in New Rockford, ND in 2004. Alvin passed away in June of 2017. Barb was known for the letters and cards she sent out every holiday. She loved animals, especially her dogs, Pepper, Cocoa, and Lucy and her cat, Bella Boo. She enjoyed spending time with her “Dakota Sisters”, watching Long Island Medium TV show, traveling and going to casinos, concerts, and playing bingo. She taught Native American Bead Work at Circle of Nations School. Barb was very likeable, always laughing, she had a heart of gold, and was willing to help anyone in need. She will be missed by her mother, Bernice; brother Gary (Karen) Oliver, Grants Pass, OR and their children, Sean and Sonya; sister, Renee (Paul) Drewlow, Wahpeton, ND and their children, Joy and RaeAnn; her step-children, Angel, Aileen, Alvin Jr., Skye and Rose; mother-in-law, Mavis Foote; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; father, Charles; and brother, Tim. Her funeral service was held Thursday, June 25, 2020 in Wahpeton. In consideration of North Dakota and Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation COVID-19 guidelines, social distancing will be observed and masks are recommended. Graveside Service: Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Memorial Congregational Cemetery, rural Parshall, ND. Family will be gathering at Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall, at noon with procession to the cemetery at 12:30 p.m. (please use a mask when entering the funeral home) Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara Foote April 10 1956 June 20 2020.
Death notice for the town of: New Town, state: North Dakota