Barbara Everson , age 57, of Winthrop, MN, passed unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
A ti m e of gathering honoring Barb will be held on Friday, September 25, from 4-6 pm , at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee , MN . Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained. A private Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 26 at 11 am, with the public invited to stream the service at the following link: Barbara Everson Funeral Service ( Meeting ID: 923 2815 3537 / Passcode: 733215)
On Ellsworth AFB , in Rapids City, SD, Barbara Ellen was born on September 30, 1962, to Leonard Curtis and Sharon (Wilson) Jenkins. She was the second child of this U.S. Navy family an d spent her early years in Buffalo , S D, San Diego, CA and Guam. In the Marianas Islands , Barb and her brother, Bill were joined by a sister , Debora. She started school in San Diego , then the family was transferred to North Chicago, IL, Great Lakes Naval Station, where they spent four years. Barb attended middle school in Charleston, SC . After her father retired in 1975, the family moved back to Buffalo, SD , where Barb graduated from high school as the Salutatorian of her class. An intelligent woman, she earned bachelor’s degree s in English, Mass Communications , Photography and Theater at the University of South Dakota , in Vermillion , SD.
Barb worked various positions at first, with spending many years as a Director of Hotel Sales and Marketing, in Richfield and Bloomington , MN. Wanting a different path in life , she focused on her true passion…farming. Ba rb started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) business . She turned her focus on high power gardening and the land on the farm. Barb spent countless hours tending to her 33 ,000 square foot garden .
Life was enriched for Barb meeting Randy Jon Everson. She was moving out of her house in South Dakota , as he was moving in . A conversation began and they spent the next several years dating , until they went their sperate ways. In 1994, Barb and Randy’s path crossed again and on M ay 26, 1996, in Hastings, MN, they wedded. Barb and Randy eventually purchased a hobby farm in Winthrop , where she felt most at home. Barb always had a special love for animals and now she could surround herself with them. Barb found great joy in caring for her miniature horses, chickens, sheep, donkey, ducks , turkeys, and cats. These animals gave her purpose and motivation in life.
Barb was a multi faceted woman. She was a lso gifted musician , dancer , and costume creator . For nea rly 40 years, these traits were highlighted as Barb performed at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Through the years, s he managed the Irish Cottage , worked in the Viking Encampment , the Feast of Fantasy and performed as a musician . She performed with several Celtic dance ensembles and served on the board of directors for Clann Tartan. Barb also shared this love with Randy , as they both performed as professional musicians.
Barb will remain in the hearts who loved her the most, husband, Randy; mother, Sharon Jenkins; brother, Bill (Gabi) Jenkins; sister, Debora (Bob)Weinert; nieces and nephews, Frederik Jenkins, Philipp Jenkins, Josephine Jenkins, Allison Ford ; other relatives and many friends .
Welcoming Barb home is her father Leonard and grandparents.
Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation proudly served and cared for the Everson family.
