Barbara Ann (Jones) McGuire, dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her home with her husband and family by her side in Rochester, MN, at the age of 84. Barbara, or Barbie as everyone knew her, was born on May 1, 1938 in Rochester, MN. Her parents were Harold and Veronica Jones.

She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1956.  Following high school graduation, Barbie attended St. Catherine's University for two years.  While enrolled, she met and married the love of her life, George McGuire.

Barbie and George were married on June 18, 1960 in Rochester, MN following George's graduation from college. Most important to Barbie was family and she wanted to have one.  It was not long before they adopted daughter, Marie; followed by son, David.

During Barbie's life she was always involved with her children helping them become successful adults and later with her growing grandchildren, Katrina and Braden.  If she was not crafting on a project, she was reading, gardening and bird watching.

Later in life, she and George built from the ground up a large modern cabin in Mountain View, Arkansas where they spent many years enjoying their beautiful home and rustic scenery with lots of visits from family along the way for 20 years.

One cannot adequately describe Barbie's love of all animals.

They always had pets.  Pepe, Dudley and Max were long time family pets!

In addition to her 2 children, Barbie is also survived by her wonderful son in law, Mark Peterson and 2 amazing grandchildren, Katrina and Braden.   Barbie had 3 sisters, Marilyn Vail, Sherry (Wayne) Kopesky and Jane (Jim) Brady and a sister-in-law, Margarite Mitchell.  Her brother in-law Kenny Vail, sister-in-law Donna Marburger and brother-in-law, Gordy Marburger and brother-in-law Frank Mitchell, preceded her in death.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass.  Lunch will be served following the Mass.

Memorials can be made directly to your favorite animal shelter, Paws and Claws, or Seasons Hospice in Barbie's name. She will be missed by all.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com .