We all loved and appreciated all that Barb did for us at Amazing Grace Presbyterian Church in Apache Junction Arizona.
On behalf of the deacons, which she was one, we truly will miss her being here, with all the stories and help she provided us. 
Blessings, prayers and love to all of her family as they continue to grieve this special person.
Mary and Ron Fults

We met Barb when she came to sing in the choir at Amazing Grace Presbyterian Church in Apache Junction, AZ.  We were winter visitors and Lyle directed the choir and Sue played piano for the choir.  Barb was fun to have and settled in nicely with our group.  she was loyal and seldom missed a rehearsal or church.  We loved her participation.  She also  helped in other ways in the church.  To Barb's family:  we are praying for you all as you grieve her loss.  We praise God for her faithful service to Him.  Love and prayers!

Sending love and support to Barbara's family.   This is her former pastor, Rev. Cheri Holland.  Barbara served in our church significantly.  She sang in the choir, and headed up the packing and sending of  shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child for several years.  She served faithfully as  a deacon and assisted the church treasurer.  She was strong, brave, kind, and soft spoken.  

Her faith never failed her.  She was proud of her son and his family, and showed me photos of her adorable grandson.  

May you find comfort in knowing her life was well lived and well spent.  May her union with her Heavenly Father and her loved ones who have gone before her be eternally sweet. 

Sincerely, 
Reverend Cheri Holland,
former pastor, Amazing Grace Presbyterian Church
Apache Junction, AZ

I met Barbra through friends .
We played a lot of volleyball together.
I have   many great memories of Bunnies sports bar with her and our other friends.
She went on several ski trips with me and my sister  .
She had a great sense of humor and always ready to have fun.

Barbra will be missed .

Jan Simpson,-

  Morrison

I so appreciated having Barb around as an auntie when I was younger. I always had a big sense of humor which we shared and she encouraged. 

We also shared an enjoyment of live entertainment (the cheesier the better!); and I remember her taking me to Branson MO fondly. 

Thank you for the laughs and the memories, Barb! You will be missed.

-Lloyd

I graduated from High School with Barb and reunited on a reunion committee many years later.  Such a nice person…friendly, fun and just a good person.  My sympathies to her son and the rest of the family.

Oh Barb, I am saddened to hear of your passing. Remember all the fun we had staying at your house after your Dad had made fresh Beer in the basement. We didn't mind going down to check it out.  Which reminds me of Technical college weekend get together. Like over on Crooked Lake, by the water and get togethers at the point. My most favorite was you and escaped to Moorhead State College to listen to Herby Elbert play his trumpet in concert. We have wonderful times, that made for good healthy fun. I will miss you.  Raise some heck up there before the rest of us get there. Blessings.

Chris and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandma.  We enjoyed 
talking and reminiscing with her when she stayed at Carol's (my mom) for Hannah's wedding. She shared alot of stories about Minnesota .


Your cousin Tim and Madelynn MacRunnel

OBITUARY

Barbara Emerson Clausen

November 18, 1950 – July 23, 2025

Kapala-Glodek-Malone Funeral Home

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