Barbara
Barbara Holmes
d. August 2, 2016
HOLMES
Barbara Ann (DeValerio)
Age 73, St. Paul
Educator/Actress
Barbara died peacefully at home August 2 while under the loving care of husband, Richard and caregiver, Rosalie Kluegel. She fought a nearly 20-year battle with Alzheimer disease. Preceded in death by father, Patrick J. DeValerio Sr.; mother, Melvina DeValerio; and brother, Patrick J. DeValerio Jr. Barbara loved many pursuits, including: teacher/librarian in St. Anthony Village schools (nominated for MN Teacher of the Year); secondary school teacher in St. Paul and New York City where she lived 22 years; Director of Museum Theater, Science Museum of MN; Instructor Univ. of MN theater dept; Host and creator of children's TV show "Sunday Storybook" WTCN-TV; Director of Children's programing at WCCO-TV; Actress at Guthrie Theater and other Twin City and New York City venues; TV celebrity interviewer local stations and for nationally syndicated TV progams. A private ceremony is planned. Special thanks for the excellent care received from Our Lady of Peace Hospice (OLP) staff: Kelly, Lynette, Comfort, Mary, and Pat, and from personal caregivers Amy Rolfzen, Kris, and Jane. Donations may be sent in Barbara's name to Our Lady of Peace.
Barbara Ann (DeValerio)
Age 73, St. Paul
Educator/Actress
Barbara died peacefully at home August 2 while under the loving care of husband, Richard and caregiver, Rosalie Kluegel. She fought a nearly 20-year battle with Alzheimer disease. Preceded in death by father, Patrick J. DeValerio Sr.; mother, Melvina DeValerio; and brother, Patrick J. DeValerio Jr. Barbara loved many pursuits, including: teacher/librarian in St. Anthony Village schools (nominated for MN Teacher of the Year); secondary school teacher in St. Paul and New York City where she lived 22 years; Director of Museum Theater, Science Museum of MN; Instructor Univ. of MN theater dept; Host and creator of children's TV show "Sunday Storybook" WTCN-TV; Director of Children's programing at WCCO-TV; Actress at Guthrie Theater and other Twin City and New York City venues; TV celebrity interviewer local stations and for nationally syndicated TV progams. A private ceremony is planned. Special thanks for the excellent care received from Our Lady of Peace Hospice (OLP) staff: Kelly, Lynette, Comfort, Mary, and Pat, and from personal caregivers Amy Rolfzen, Kris, and Jane. Donations may be sent in Barbara's name to Our Lady of Peace.
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