Griffin, Barbara Jane (Lilja) 89 of Crystal, MN passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Neilson Place in Bemidji, MN. Barb was born on August 14th, 1929 in Larimore, ND to Albert and Hannah Lilja. Barb lived a full life and will be missed greatly by those who knew her and loved her. We celebrate her love of the Lord, along with the hope and joy she found in Him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 26th 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Parish Center, 8701 36th Ave. N. in New Hope, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to mass at the church. Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope, MN. Barb was preceded in death by her husband, James Griffin, her parents Albert and Hannah Lilja, and her sister Marion Hofer. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Patty (Larry) Gavin, Faribault, MN; Doug (Mari) Griffin, Minneapolis, MN; David Griffin, Minneapolis, MN; Mary (Joe) Hawkinson, Amery, WI; Beth (Jon) Andersen, Walker, MN; her grandchildren: Fergus (Karla Jager); Zac Cracknell; Jennifer (Adam) Regier; Abigail (Drew) Czyscon and Jared Andersen; great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements entrusted to Northern Peace Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at northernpeace.com

Published on July 21, 2019


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