Barbara May (Friis) Henze, 82, of Shell Rock, Iowa passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on February 4, 1941, to Roger & Florence Friis.
After finishing her schooling, she was united in marriage to James Henze on June 5th, 1960, in Janesville, Iowa. They were blessed with two sons.
Barb enjoyed her career as a bank teller for the State Bank of Waverly, most will remember her as the drive-up teller with the twinkle in her eye and the smile that could brighten anyone's day.
To her friends and loved ones, she was Barb, Barbie & Grandma Barb (Gram). Her family was the joy of her life, and she was devoted to each one, including those who weren't biologically her own. The last four years, she was fond of saying that her two great-grandsons had put a "spark back into her life".
"Hot darn" she loved spending the summers boating, camping, and fishing at Lake Mille Lacs, MN with her husband and their boys when they were growing up. She continued the tradition of summers at the lake with her sons and her granddaughters in Clear Lake, IA.
She loved to decorate for holidays, special occasions, or any old day. Her home was filled with treasures that warmed our hearts and usually brought a smirk to our faces… to which she would reply "oh, sit on it and spin".
She enjoyed reading romance novels but had the terrible habit of always reading the ending first, before she decided if the whole thing was worth her time. Some of her fondest memories were of lunches and trips spent with her best friend Nancy, and with her cousins. She was a wonderful cook and baker, and always insisted on making a personalized cake from scratch for each family birthday. She was thoroughly "tickled" to pass along her talents in the kitchen to her granddaughters.
She would find the positive in any situation and never spoke an ill word of anyone. Her faith, love, strength, courage, tenderness, grace, positivity, kindness, and genuine nature forever shaped the lives and personalities of her family and friends. Her love was truly unconditional, pure & endless. The best parts of us will always be because of her.
She was proceeded in death by her husband James Henze, her parents Roger & Florence Friis, & her sister Joyce (Harold) Hinz.
A private family service will be held on Saturday, September 30th at 11am, at the Clarksville Church of Christ with Pastor Val Swinton.
In lieu of flowers & memorials, please direct donations to Rural Music Ministries of Isle, MN
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Shell Rock is assisting the family.
She was born on February 4, 1941, to Roger & Florence Friis.
After finishing her schooling, she was united in marriage to James Henze on June 5th, 1960, in Janesville, Iowa. They were blessed with two sons.
Barb enjoyed her career as a bank teller for the State Bank of Waverly, most will remember her as the drive-up teller with the twinkle in her eye and the smile that could brighten anyone's day.
To her friends and loved ones, she was Barb, Barbie & Grandma Barb (Gram). Her family was the joy of her life, and she was devoted to each one, including those who weren't biologically her own. The last four years, she was fond of saying that her two great-grandsons had put a "spark back into her life".
"Hot darn" she loved spending the summers boating, camping, and fishing at Lake Mille Lacs, MN with her husband and their boys when they were growing up. She continued the tradition of summers at the lake with her sons and her granddaughters in Clear Lake, IA.
She loved to decorate for holidays, special occasions, or any old day. Her home was filled with treasures that warmed our hearts and usually brought a smirk to our faces… to which she would reply "oh, sit on it and spin".
She enjoyed reading romance novels but had the terrible habit of always reading the ending first, before she decided if the whole thing was worth her time. Some of her fondest memories were of lunches and trips spent with her best friend Nancy, and with her cousins. She was a wonderful cook and baker, and always insisted on making a personalized cake from scratch for each family birthday. She was thoroughly "tickled" to pass along her talents in the kitchen to her granddaughters.
She would find the positive in any situation and never spoke an ill word of anyone. Her faith, love, strength, courage, tenderness, grace, positivity, kindness, and genuine nature forever shaped the lives and personalities of her family and friends. Her love was truly unconditional, pure & endless. The best parts of us will always be because of her.
She was proceeded in death by her husband James Henze, her parents Roger & Florence Friis, & her sister Joyce (Harold) Hinz.
A private family service will be held on Saturday, September 30th at 11am, at the Clarksville Church of Christ with Pastor Val Swinton.
In lieu of flowers & memorials, please direct donations to Rural Music Ministries of Isle, MN
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Shell Rock is assisting the family.
Barbara May (Friis) Henze, 82, of Shell Rock, Iowa passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on February 4, 1941, to Roger & Florence Friis.
After finishing her schooling, she was united in marriage to James Henze on June 5th, 1960, in Janesville, Iowa. They were blessed with two sons.
Barb enjoyed her career as a bank teller for the State Bank of Waverly, most will remember her as the drive-up teller with the twinkle in her eye and the smile that could brighten anyone's day.
To her friends and loved ones, she was Barb, Barbie & Grandma Barb (Gram). Her family was the joy of her life, and she was devoted to each one, including those who weren't biologically her own. The last four years, she was fond of saying that her two great-grandsons had put a "spark back into her life".
"Hot darn" she loved spending the summers boating, camping, and fishing at Lake Mille Lacs, MN with her husband and their boys when they were growing up. She continued the tradition of summers at the lake with her sons and her granddaughters in Clear Lake, IA.
She loved to decorate for holidays, special occasions, or any old day. Her home was filled with treasures that warmed our hearts and usually brought a smirk to our faces… to which she would reply "oh, sit on it and spin".
She enjoyed reading romance novels but had the terrible habit of always reading the ending first, before she decided if the whole thing was worth her time. Some of her fondest memories were of lunches and trips spent with her best friend Nancy, and with her cousins. She was a wonderful cook and baker, and always insisted on making a personalized cake from scratch for each family birthday. She was thoroughly "tickled" to pass along her talents in the kitchen to her granddaughters.
She would find the positive in any situation and never spoke an ill word of anyone. Her faith, love, strength, courage, tenderness, grace, positivity, kindness, and genuine nature forever shaped the lives and personalities of her family and friends. Her love was truly unconditional, pure & endless. The best parts of us will always be because of her.
She was proceeded in death by her husband James Henze, her parents Roger & Florence Friis, & her sister Joyce (Harold) Hinz.
A private family service will be held on Saturday, September 30th at 11am, at the Clarksville Church of Christ with Pastor Val Swinton.
In lieu of flowers & memorials, please direct donations to Rural Music Ministries of Isle, MN
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Shell Rock is assisting the family.
She was born on February 4, 1941, to Roger & Florence Friis.
After finishing her schooling, she was united in marriage to James Henze on June 5th, 1960, in Janesville, Iowa. They were blessed with two sons.
Barb enjoyed her career as a bank teller for the State Bank of Waverly, most will remember her as the drive-up teller with the twinkle in her eye and the smile that could brighten anyone's day.
To her friends and loved ones, she was Barb, Barbie & Grandma Barb (Gram). Her family was the joy of her life, and she was devoted to each one, including those who weren't biologically her own. The last four years, she was fond of saying that her two great-grandsons had put a "spark back into her life".
"Hot darn" she loved spending the summers boating, camping, and fishing at Lake Mille Lacs, MN with her husband and their boys when they were growing up. She continued the tradition of summers at the lake with her sons and her granddaughters in Clear Lake, IA.
She loved to decorate for holidays, special occasions, or any old day. Her home was filled with treasures that warmed our hearts and usually brought a smirk to our faces… to which she would reply "oh, sit on it and spin".
She enjoyed reading romance novels but had the terrible habit of always reading the ending first, before she decided if the whole thing was worth her time. Some of her fondest memories were of lunches and trips spent with her best friend Nancy, and with her cousins. She was a wonderful cook and baker, and always insisted on making a personalized cake from scratch for each family birthday. She was thoroughly "tickled" to pass along her talents in the kitchen to her granddaughters.
She would find the positive in any situation and never spoke an ill word of anyone. Her faith, love, strength, courage, tenderness, grace, positivity, kindness, and genuine nature forever shaped the lives and personalities of her family and friends. Her love was truly unconditional, pure & endless. The best parts of us will always be because of her.
She was proceeded in death by her husband James Henze, her parents Roger & Florence Friis, & her sister Joyce (Harold) Hinz.
A private family service will be held on Saturday, September 30th at 11am, at the Clarksville Church of Christ with Pastor Val Swinton.
In lieu of flowers & memorials, please direct donations to Rural Music Ministries of Isle, MN
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Shell Rock is assisting the family.
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