Barbara Rose Secrest, 86, of rural Haynes, ND passed away at the St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, ND on Friday, December 2, 2016.

Memorial Service of Remembrance will be Friday, December 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Centennial Chapel of Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Hettinger, ND. Deacon David Crane will officiate. Following the service, fellowship and refreshments will be served in the Chapel basement.

Barbara Rose Graham was born on April 12, 1930 in Hettinger, ND to John Stuart Graham and Marguerite (Smith) Graham. While growing up, she attended Grade School in Hettinger, ND, graduated High School in Dickinson, ND then attended college in Dickinson.


Barbara was united in marriage to Tom Secrest on June 3, 1951. Two children were born to them, Bruce and Brenda. In 1961 Barb and Tom moved to Hettinger, ND with their children.


Barbara was very much involved with 4-H activities, including judging horse events, and being a leader of Bluebirds, Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts. She was always willing to help friends and neighbors in need, and loved to read and work on woodworking and other craft projects. In 1975, she and Tom moved north of Haynes, ND, where they cared for and loved their animals, dogs, cats and horses, but she would kill a rattlesnake on sight!


Barbara is survived by her husband, Tom Secrest, son, Bruce (Nancy) Secrest, Hettinger, ND, daughter, Brenda (Curtis) Schulz, Grant, OK, granddaughter, Kylee (Keith) Edge and her great grandchildren, Kollin, Kamden and Kolson.