Evans Funeral Home
"Compassionate Funeral Service"
Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
701.652.3003 or 701.947.2911
Secondary Number ~ 701.650.9937
Barbara Loe
Barbara Jean Loe, age 84, formerly of McHenry, ND, and most recently Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on September 29, 2025, at Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center
Barbara Jean Haley was born August 4, 1941, in New Rockford, ND, the daughter of Robert and Mary Jane (Zink) Haley. She was raised on the family farm near McHenry, ND. She started school in New Rockford, ND, and continued school and graduated from Grace City Public School in Grace City, ND.
Barbara married Irvin Loe on October 8, 1960, in New Rockford, ND. Over the years, she worked several jobs, including load counting for a construction company, painting for Dorothy Trudeau, and cooking at Sooper Stop. She and Irvine were members of the New Rockford Eagles, and they also bartended there for approximately 14 years. They also attended many Eagles conventions. Barb and Irvin also enjoyed attending concerts at Spirit Lake Casino. They were married for 64 years before Irvin’s passing in March of 2024. Barb then moved to Thief River Falls, MN, where she lived with her son, Tim, and his wife, Tanya.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Jeff) Unterseher, Bowdon, ND; son, Tim (Tanya) Loe, Thief River Falls, MN; brother, Robert Haley Jr., New Rockford, ND; sister, Pamela (Kerry) Legarra, Imperial, CA; nephews, Todd (Allison) Haley, Brian (Molly) Haley, Brent Haley, Bobby John (Andrea) Haley, Brady Hoff, and Arek Legarra; nieces, Colette Haley Byrum, Michelle (Jim) Fleming, Denise (Pat) Lies, and Kera Legarra; 3 grandchildren, Wendy (Kevin) Nordsven, Brandy Unterseher, and Jenna (Billy) Davis; and two great-grandchildren, Cooper and Olivia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Loe; parents, Mary Jane and Robert Haley, Sr.; brother, John Haley; and sister-in-law, Delores Haley.
Barbara, you will be forever loved and remembered in our hearts.
Barbara’s Visitation will be Friday, October 3, 2025, from 12:00PM-1:00PM followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00PM all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford.
Her Burial will be at the Grace City Cemetery, Grace City, ND.
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Great couple they were. Always loved to stop and visit. Sending prayers🙏
I’m so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
I’m sorry to loose your Mom, Brenda n Jeff. Also Pam for the loss of your sister. All the Friends n Family your loss. She was a special lady. Our thoughts and prayers from us.
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family. I hope your fond memories help ease the sadness in the days ahead.
God bless her soul.
My thoughts & prayers are with the Loe/Haley families during this difficult time. I worked with Barb at Sooper Stop when Storksons owned the business – many laughs were shared. RIP, Barb
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Tag Family
Sending our condolences to Barb’s family. Our families were neighbors and enjoyed cards, fishing, and also music at Fun Makers at the Columbia Consolidated School Saturday evenings.
Brenda – so sorry for the loss of your mother . She was always kind to me when I stayed over at your place in our teenage years .