Barbara Farrar Thene

August 19, 1941 ~ August 8, 2022
Born in:
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Barbara’s Live Streamed Funeral Service can be viewed below starting at 1:45 PM (if something happens to the Wi-Fi connection at the church, the funeral is being recorded and will be posted later today):
Barbara J. Farrar Thene, 80, Fargo passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Barbara Fiedler was born August 19, 1941 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Arthur “Pat” and Holly (Davis) Fiedler. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1959 before attending Concordia and graduating from NDSU with a degree in Home Economics in 1964. She married Felix “Rick” Farrar on July 4, 1964 and to this union 3 daughters were born.
In her early years, she taught in Wheatland, ND before making her home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota for many years where she raised her family.
She married David Thene on February 26, 1994 and they made their home in Moorhead, Minnesota.
She always loved to go horseback riding and was involved in various horse clubs throughout her life. She was a member of the DFL party and liked working on the local and state campaigns. She also loved to spend time playing bridge and was active in several bridge clubs as well as being an avid reader. She volunteered for several years as an educator for new immigrants so they could receive their citizenship. She was also an active member of Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral where she was a member of Daughter of the King as well as serving on the Altar Guild for many years.
She is survived by her children; Holly (Shannon) Schweigert, West Fargo, ND, Stephanie “Tess” (Gary) Lindemann, West Fargo, ND, Leah (Joe) Mau, Andover, MN, 5 grandchildren; Andrew (Shelby) Schweigert, West Fargo, ND, Alison (Adam) Dwyer, Moorhead, MN, Katy Weaver, Andover, MN, Abby Mau, Andover, MN, Haley Mau, Andover, MN; 3 great-grandchildren, Jordyn Dwyer, Cashton Schweigert, Cameron Schweigert; 3 step-grandchildren, Levi Thene, Justus Thene, Zakary Thene, 2 step-sons, David Thene Jr., West Fargo, ND, Mark Thene; brother, James Robert (Mabeth) Fiedler, Battle Lake, MN, the cousin she referred to as a sister, Patricia Davis and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David in 2009 and parents, Arthur and Holly.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral, Hospice of the Red River Valley and/or the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Horse Program.
Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral, Fargo with visitation starting at 1:00 P.M.
Services
Memorial Service - Saturday: August 13, 2022 2:00 pm
Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral, Fargo
3600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
Visitation - Saturday: August 13, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral, Fargo
3600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
Lynn Masten Bengtson
Your Mother was a special women. Hold on to your memories and she will always be with you.
Jeanette
Steph, I am so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
My sympathies to the family.
Barb was a true horsewoman! She loved her sweet mare Daz and wanted to be sure she was loved and cared for should Barb pass before her. I promised Barb I would do this for her as I know she would have done the same for me should they situation be reversed. I’m happy to report Barbs beloved Daz is a loved member of my herd and she is healthy and happy. I hope Barb gets to enjoy looking down. at her from heaven!
Thank you for giving Daz a place to live and enjoy life. Mom is so happy that Daz is loved well taken care of. Daz was a special gift and my mom loved her to bits.