Barbara Virginia Quinn

Barbara V. Quinn, (Barbara "Bobby" Levorsen), 88, of Radcliff, KY, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Norton Health Care Center, Louisville, KY.Barbara Virginia Quinn, also known as Bobby to her childhood and young friends, was born February 15, 1925 and grew up in Pelican Rapids, MN. She was the oldest of two children of Albert John (or AJ) and Barbro Levorsen (also known as Bertha or Barbara). Barbara's mother was adopted after her mother died shortly after giving birth to her. The adoptive family worked a North Dakota farm and later moved to the Pelican Rapids area. Her mother lived in Pelican Rapids as a teenager. She was one of the first females to own a car - very rare in that day and age. She had a new 1915 Model T and later wrote a story titled, "When the Ford and I Were Young."Barbara (or Bobby) graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1943 and then from St. Olaf College, Norhfield, Minnesota in 1947. She was qualified as a teacher and after a year in this field she joined the Army Special Services that were involved in recreational activities for soldiers. She was assigned to The Tank Training Center in Vilseck, Germany where she met her future husband, 2nd Lt. Thomas Quinn. They were married on May 6, 1950. They were joined in matrimony for over 63 years until separated by Barbara's passing on October 23, 2013.Barbara enjoyed traveling (especially to historical sites), photography (especially taking pictures of her family during their many travels), and the art of sewing, quilting, and other needle work. She made many of her own clothes and those of her daughter. She used the computer to do extensive genealogical work and to stay in touch with family and friends. She lived overseas for 9.5 years: 3 years in Germany, with most of this time in Berlin starting just a few years after WWII, 2.5 years in Japan where her daughter was born, 2 years in France, 1 year in the Netherlands, and 1 year in England. She was a wonderful wife, mother to two children, grandmother to two grandchildren, and a good friend to many. She is survived by her husband, Thomas of 63 years; son, Forrest Quinn (and his long-term companion, Heather Hudson) of Henderson, NV; daughter, Barbara Birkholz (and her husband Doug) of Shoreview, MN and two grandchildren, Daniel Birkholz and Sarah Birkholz.Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to a charity of one's choice. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff handled arrangements in Kentucky.Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Ringsaker Cemetery in Pelican Rapids, MN. Funeral Home:Larson Funeral Home304 3rd Street S.E.Pelican Rapids, MNUS 56572Visitation:Larson Funeral Home304 3rd Street S.E.Pelican Rapids, MNUS 56572