Barbara Jean Omoth

Barbara was born June 22, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Erling and Emma Swenson.

She is survived by daughters, Nancy Metzger (Randy) and Pamela Postiglione (James), and grandchildren, William Postiglione, Justin Postiglione, Morgan Metzger, Garrett Metzger, and Natalie Postiglione.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Robert E. Omoth; father, Erling Swenson;, mother, Emma Babler Swenson and sister, Joan Elbers.

Barbara graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in English Literature. After raising her two daughters she worked part time at the St Pete Times in Florida, and was later employed by the Hennepin County School District. Barbara was known for her bubbly, flirtatious personality and her passion for all god’s creatures. She loved the outdoors and was an advocate for the protection of our natural spaces. She cherished canoeing in the Boundary Waters, hiking remote forest trails, and cross-country skiing. She will also be remembered for her beloved Cairn Terriers. They had as much spirit as she did. Barbara was active in the dog show circuit and won championships with her terriers. But she also had a more contemplative side. She delighted in poetry, particularly Robert Frost, and she loved classical music. She played the piano and encouraged her children in the appreciation of music.

Barbara was an excellent cook and delighted her grandchildren with her famous fluffy and tender buttermilk pancakes. But no summary of Barbara’s life would be complete without mention of her fashion sense. She was a beautifully stunning woman who knew how to dress and her shopping trips to Dayton’s in downtown Minneapolis were legendary.

More than anything else Barbara was a loving wife, and wonderful mother and grandmother. She instilled the sense of adventure and wonder in her grandchildren. We are all blessed to have had her in our lives. She will be dearly missed.

A private ceremony will be held at Sunset Memorial Cemetery later this year.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Friends of the Boundary Waters or the Animal Humane Society.