Mahigan, Barbara J. (nee McGovern) Age 83 of Hopkins, MN passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2021 surrounded by her children. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; daughter, Lisa; parents, William and Mary; siblings, Janet Aldritt, Patricia McGovern, Robert McGovern and Thomas McGovern. Survived by children, Michael (Ginny), Thomas (Kathy), Beth (Chris) Fraley; grandchildren, Lindsey (Jason) Pobul, Chris (Samantha), Kevin (Carolina), Sean, Gannon (Lindsey), Garrett (Karli), Nick, Ben and Eliza; five great- grandchildren; sister, Florence Quinn; friend, Dennis Gehrke. Barb graduated from Hopkins High School 1955 and married Robert in 1956. Barb will be forever remembered as a strong and independent woman, wife, mother, and dear friend. Barb loved shopping, antiques, entertaining, and socializing with friends and family. Holidays were special to Barb, she loved decorating and hosting dinner parties. Friends were always welcome to drop in any time or day. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her love, compassion, sense of humor, and loyal friendship. Barbs friendships lasted a lifetime. She belonged to a group of friends who could not agree on anything, restaurants, vacations destinations. They called themselves "The Can't Agrees". The one thing they all agreed on was their undying friendship. Memorials preferred to Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. In light of Covid-19, a private family Funeral Mass will be celebrated on March 25th at: Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100

Published on March 14, 2021