Barbara A. Henrichsen, 73, of Libby
Barbara Arlean Henrichsen, 73, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, July 12, 2013, at Libby Care Center.
She was born to William and Irene Remley, Dec. 6, 1939, in McCone City. She moved to Wolf Point at a very young age.
She attended schools there, graduating from Wolf Point High School in 1957. Barbara came to Libby to visit family in 1964 and loved the mountains and trees so much she decided to make Libby her permanent home.
She married David Henrichsen in 1970. They had two children, Michael and Melissa.
Barbara was employed for many years as a Tupperware sales manager. She enjoyed having Tupperware parties with her numerous friends and was known to many as the “Tupperware Lady.”
Barbara is survived by her two children, Michael Henrichsen of Libby and Melissa (Jason) Beck, also of Libby; a sister, Betty (Robert) Kluth, Vida; three grandchildren, David Beck, Lauryn Beck and Alexander Henrichsen; her close friend, Beverly Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, David Henrichsen, she was preceded in death by her parents, William and Irene Remley, and her brother, Ronald Remley.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home.
A funeral celebrating her life will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the City of Libby Cemetery.