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Margaret Ann “Granny” Barrett Fink

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Birth	:	10 Apr 1935
Death	:	9 Feb 2016
Burial	:	Orchard Cemetery, Orchard, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2249985, -92.7838898
Description	:	Margaret was born at home in Fayette County on April 10, 1935 to Donald and Calista Barrett. She was one of seven siblings. At a young age her family moved to Mitchell, IA where she attended school. In 1951, she married James Fink from the Orchard and Osage area. Eleven children (including one stillborn) were born into this union, and they made their home in Nora Springs. Granny worked as a nurse’s aide at Nora Springs Nursing Home for many years. Later she worked at Good Shepherd in Mason City. She took wonderful care of all her residents. Although she... Read More	Margaret was born at home in Fayette County on April 10, 1935 to Donald and Calista Barrett. She was one of seven siblings. At a young age her family moved to Mitchell, IA where she attended school. In 1951, she married James Fink from the Orchard and Osage area. Eleven children (including one stillborn) were born into this union, and they made their home in Nora Springs. Granny worked as a nurse’s aide at Nora Springs Nursing Home for many years. Later she worked at Good Shepherd in Mason City. She took wonderful care of all her residents. Although she needed to work outside the home, she managed to haul wood indoors for heat and to cook. She dried clothes on a clothes-line, even in cold weather. Seeing her pumping water and carrying it inside was a usual sight if passing by her house. Canning vegetables from a large garden was a summer ritual for her. Margaret attended Hamilton Business College and earned her GED mid-life. She is remembered as always having a rosary at her reach. Her strong faith was extremely important to her. Often she made the comment that her deep faith was what got her through many of life’s setbacks. Granny had a great sense of humor and could laugh at herself. She was capable of being opinionated, but in a nice way. Two more words to describe her are, tenacious and frugal. Margaret had day care in her home in Nora Springs for several years. Aside from her own children, she became “Granny” to many more over the years. Friends of Margaret’s children called her Granny also. An envelope simply addressed to Granny Fink in Nora Springs always made it to her mailbox. The biggest accomplishment of Margaret’s life was raising her children. They were her life. She disciplined with love, etiquette, and poise. She taught right from wrong and instilled values and work ethic. She was easy to talk to about anything needed. She welcomed each new addition to her family of grandkids through the years. All received crocheted blankets by Granny. She did not judge, she simply loved unconditionally. She was one proud woman when it came to her kids. A promise was made to her that we would all continue to take care of each other. Granny loved car rides along the Cedar River road and to places from her childhood. She loved the Iowa Hawkeyes, Minnesota Twins and the Iowa Cyclones.. Her happiest hours were spent when all her daughters visited for an afternoon of conversation and coffee. Her boys were dedicated to being her handymen. A wonderful highlight to Granny’s last year of life was going to the mailbox to collect cards sent for her 80th birthday.

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Margaret Ann “Granny” Barrett Fink's memorial is located at: Orchard Cemetery, Orchard, Mitchell County, USA.
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Latitude: 43.2249985
Longitude: -92.7838898

Family Members:

Parent

Donald Victor Barrett

(1905 - 1984)

Spouse

James Dale Fink

(1931 - 1996)

Siblings

Delores Agnes Barrett Seckar

(1927 - 2012)

Thomas Edward Barrett

(1930 - 1995)

John Oliver Barrett

(1933 - 1972)

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Coordinate: 43.2249985, -92.7838898

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Coordinate: 43.1178017, -92.7307968

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Coordinate: 43.2858315, -92.6427765

16. Rudd Evergreen Cemetery
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18. Ulsterville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0936012, -92.8842010

19. Riverview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1217000, -92.6147000

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Coordinate: 43.0766983, -92.6881027

23. Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3856010, -92.7230988

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