Blackstone, Barbara K. 79, passed peacefully on 1/6/2021. Preceded in death by her parents Jess and Herb, and siblings Jim, Nancy and Anne. Survived by her daughters Lisa and Laura, brothers Baird and Bob, numerous nieces and nephews, and dear friends Loreen and Nancy. She found her calling as a mediator for the State of Minnesota and educator on women's power in the workplace. Virtual Service to be hosted by the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis on Saturday, January 30, 2pm CST. Memorial donations should be made to: The Minnesota Women's Press (womenspress.com), National Museum of Women in the Arts (nmwa.org) or N.C. Little Hospice (littlehospice.org).

Published on January 17, 2021