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Bessy Barnick
Bessy Caroline Barnick, age 85, of Wells, MN died Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 at Parkview Care Center in Wells. A Memorial Service for Bessy will be Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells with Pastor Mary Iverson officiating. The service will be Live Streamed from Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home’s Facebook page, starting at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells is assisting the family with arrangements. Please see brussheitner.com to leave online condolences.
Bessy Caroline was born September 13, 1935 in Bricelyn, MN, the daughter of Oscar and Joy (Haunches) Hamson. She was united in marriage to Henry Frederick Barnick and to this union 3 children were born.
Bessy was an active member of the American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries. She loved babysitting and spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and quilting. She made baby blankets and hats for donation and made sure all her grandkids had quilts. Bessy loved baking and planning holiday events with family. She enjoyed helping Carol Goeden with her daycare and working in her yard to keep it neat and well taken care of. Bessy loved loved traveling, everywhere from Texas to see her daughters, “up north” to spend time with family, and her special trip to Thailand with her daughter Cheri in 2015.
Bessy is survived by her children: Robinn (Dwight) Bruckhoff of Aitkin, MN, Jane (Perry) Allen of Deerwood, MN, Cheri (Jeff) Thofson of Alden, MN; siblings: MaryAnn Voss of Mankato, MN, and Gerald Hamson (Glorian) of Bricelyn, MN; grandchildren: John (Heidi) Bruckhoff of Apple Valley, MN; Roxanne (Mat) Rasmussen of Garrison, MN; Sarah (Travis) O’Neil of Aitkin, MN; Candice Salas of St. Coud, MN; Tony Allen of Austin, MN; Ryan (Jessica) Barnick of Mantorville, MN; Tonya Thofson, of Alden, MN. Great-grandchildren: Mason Bruckhoff; Dylan, Kahli, and Hannah Rasmussen; Baylie and Brooklyne O’Neil; Jordan Quade; Christopher and Livia Salas; Roman and Jewelty Barnick.
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Heaven gained another beautiful Angel!
My condolences to Bessy’s family! Sending prayers 🙏 and heal thoughts as you go through this difficult time.
Sorry to hear of your mother passing.When a person met her on the street she would say hi to you and remembered your name..
Robin,, sorry to read your Moms obituary, Sympathies to you and your sisters.
Such a dear lady. We knew her from Carols Daycare my girls loved her
To Bessy’s entire family, my heart is breaking for you! May God wrap you all in his comforting arms and bring you peace at this difficult time! I always felt like Bessie was my second Mom…and a SuperMom at that! She cooked, cleaned, baked, gardened and sewed the most beautiful dresses and dolls…and then worked a full-time job on top of all that! I was one of those blessed recipients of a set of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls which were dressed to the hilt and are a cherished memory of her! But what she did most importantly was LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY!!! Everyone who knew her, knew that! You will be missed sweet Bessy but not forgotten as you join the ranks in that heavenly realm! Love, prayers and blessings, Linda Mosser Mathiesen
Hugs, condolences, and prayers to Robinn, Jane, Cheri, and the rest of your families.
You’re all in my thoughts and prayers! She’s at peace! I will truly miss our conversations! She was the happiest when she was talking about all of you! Such great pride in voice! Thank you for the honor of caring for your mom❤️
BEAUTIFUL💖 inside & out…Sympathy to the family.
Wonderful mother and grandmother. Bessie was always there for her family and friends . She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Dear Bessie will be welcomed into God’s loving arms. Sending my condolences and prayers for all of your family.during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your mom was a good person to all those she met . (( Hugs))
Robin, sorry to hear about your Mom. My Mom has so many fun memories at Broadway apartments & missed her when she had to move. I’m out of town, I would of liked seeing you take care. You & your family are in our thoughts & especially this holiday season.
We are so grateful for all the memories we have with Aunt Bessy during her visits to Colorado. Karl’s favorite being his road trip from Minnesota back to Colorado, he never knew there were so many Dairy Queens (he thinks Grandma and Aunt Bessy stopped at each one), and Kevin will always remember Aunt Bessy telling me to put the wet snow clothes in the dryer so that they could go out and play sooner in the snow and didn’t have to wait so long, she saved the day (and many more following) These are all my favorites and so many more And Scott has many precious memories as well, she was a special person and will forever have a special spot in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, Much love 💕
My deepest sympathy to Bessy’s family. She was one of the sweetest ladies I knew. I enjoyed our conversation. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.