Obituary: ​Barbara L. Christensen, Of Burnsville

BURNSVILLE, MN — Barbara L. (Palermo) Christensen, 72, of Burnsville, died of cancer on June 10, 2019. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin, where she raised her children and worked as a middle school Spanish teacher.

She later moved to Overland Park, Kansas and then after retirement moved to Burnsville, Minnesota to be closer to family.

She is survived by husband Gary; son Joe; daughter Stephanie; brother John (Pam); sister Louise (Ed); Stepson Lee, and four grandchildren and two step grandchildren. Barb was a true Italian woman in all aspects, with her family coming first and food a close second. There was always enough pasta to feed an entire neighborhood.

She enjoyed spending time with her many friends, her grandchildren, and her grand puppies.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. (1 ½ hour prior to service).

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude Cancer Research or Our Lady of Peace Hospice, where Barb was taken care of during her last days.