Barbara Ann Nielsen -wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend – full of love and faith. Barbara was born in Havre, MT, on August 21, 1935, to Joseph John Cech and Ava Leona Mapes. She has 3 sisters, Marcia (Tony) Malsam, Karen (Richard) Reich and Kathy (Michael) Belcourt. Barbara grew up in a loving home in Havre and was part of the first graduating class of Havre Central High School. She was a cheerleader and loved to have fun. She worked as a telephone operator. On December 22, 1956, she married George Nielsen. George and Barbara recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They had 3 children, Cyle (Hugo Aquino), Gayle (Joseph) Waner and Caryle, who passed away in 1996. Barbara and George have given their lives to raising children. They have 6 living grandchildren: Michael, Jennifer, Justine, Jolie, Jodie and Joseph. They also have 5 great-grandchildren. Barbara has touched many lives. She has especially touched the lives of everyone in her family. She stayed at home while she was raising children. She also worked at IGA Bakery, the Crescent and later, as a preschool educator at Spokane Montessori. She has always poured out her life for others and has a deep love, especially for children. Barbara went peacefully home to the Lord on June 19, 2017. She was surrounded by family at home. Barbara is preceded by her parents,  her daughter Caryle, two unborn children, her sister Marcia,her brother-in-law, Mike, and many other relatives and friends. There will also be a vigil and rosary on Sunday, June 25th at 7 p.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, 3624 W Indian Trail Rd.  Her celebration of life will be held there on Monday, June 26th, at 2 p.m.

“And He will raise you up, on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand.”

 Service Information