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Joanne Barrie

March 27, 1952 — October 1, 2010


Joanne Carol Barrie, age 58, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday October 1, 2010 after a courageous nine-month battle with cancer. Joanne was born March 27, 1952 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the only child of George and Wilma Faeth. Joanne lived in South Dakota, Minnesota and Arkansas before moving to Kalispell in 1968. She graduated from Flathead High School in 1970, where she met her life-long love Lloyd Barrie. Joanne and Lloyd were married in July of 1972 and moved to Bozeman to continue college studies. In 1974 she returned to Kalispell for the birth of their son Matthew. Joanne postponed her studies for 25 years to stay at home as a nurturing mother to Matt, Rachel and Elise. In the mid 1990's she returned to the University of Great Falls to complete her BA in psychology and her Masters of psychological counseling in 2000. Joanne established Cross-Life Counseling services and touched many lives over the past ten years. Joanne's deep love and devotion to Christ not only led her into the counseling ministry, but also bore fruit through her ministries within the body of Christ at Bread of Life. Ever dedicated to her brothers and sisters in Christ, her service in worship, fellowship and discipleship was a constant encouragement and source of strength for her church family. Joanne enjoyed traveling with her family - trips across Europe, train adventures on the Empire Builder, and especially the beaches of Florida where she delighted in searching for seashells. Cooking was a demonstration of love for Joanne. Family and friends enjoyed many memorable dinners in her home. She also treasured evening walks with Lloyd through the eastside of Kalispell and weekly pinochle games with friends. Joanne is survived by her parents George and Wilma Faeth on Nampa, ID; husband Lloyd Barrie of Kalispell; son Matthew of Kalispell; daughter Rachel and son-in-law Travis Steindorf of Kalispell; daughter Elise of Missoula; grandchildren Adam, Jasper and Grace whom she dearly loved. She is also survived by her aunt Pat Faeth of Aberdeen, SD; and cousin Duane and Darlene Robinson of Miller, SD. "This world is not conclusion. A sequel stands beyond, Invisible, as music, But positive, as sound. Emily Dickinson" A reception will follow at Bread of Life Church, 544 5th Avenue West, Kalispell.




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