It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Ann Domish Grass announce the passing of their dear Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother on January 6, 2022 with her loving son holding her hand.

Barbara was born August 11, 1935 in Fort Frances, Ontario to the parents of Peter and Mary Domish.

Barbara was baptized, received her first communion, confirmed and married in Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She attended Saint Thomas grade school and graduated from Falls High School with the class of 1953.

After graduation, Barbara moved to Minneapolis and was employed by Mando Paper Company in the billing department. It was in Minneapolis that she met her husband, Charles Grass, they were married in International Falls on June 22, 1957. Three years later they moved back to International Falls where they resided the rest of their lives.

Before retirement Barbara was employed as bookkeeper in several downtown International Falls businesses; later in retail at the international Mall. She really enjoyed her working years and made many wonderful friends along the way.

Barbara and her beloved husband loved to travel. After retirement they spend their winters in Bullhead City, Arizona and in Las Vegas, Nevada. After Charles passed, Barbara continued to spend her winters in Las Vegas with her son Patrick, Grandchildren Alexis and Kathryn, and Great Grandchild, Isaiah. Her family was the center of her world. She would talk for hours on end how wonderful they were and how much she loved them.

Any gatherings around the table were a happy time. Barbara showed her love for her family and friends with her wonderful culinary expertise. She was always in the kitchen preparing meals and was so happy to see it enjoyed. She was very proud of her Ukranian culture and carried on traditional family dishes at every holiday.

For the past 10 years Barbara had a special group of friends that would gather for Mahjong. During their gatherings they would enjoy conversations and celebrate each of their birthdays. Often Barbara would bring her beautiful hand crafted cupcakes and treats to share.

Barbara was proceeded in death by her Husband, Charles; Mother, Mary Wihnan Domish; Father, Peter Domish; Brother Peter James Domish; and Sister, Betty Lepper.

Left to survive with heavy hearts are her Son, Patrick; Grandchildren Alexis and Kathryn; Great Grandchildren, Isaiah and Jaylen; her very special Brother-in-Law, Wayne Lepper; neices, Meg Urquhart and Joy Crohn; Nephew, Chris Lepper; her very dear friends Patty Indahl, Lori Trompeter, and her lovely Mahjong ladies. Barbara had many many dear friends throughout her life time. Barbara had a loving companion Cricket, he is going to greatly miss his mommy.

A special thank you to all the people who brought joy to Barbara throughout her life. To all that knew her, she as a loyal friend, a wonderful mother, and a loving and caring grandmother and great grandmother. We will all miss her so very much.

Cremation has taken place by the Cremation Society of Minnesota in Duluth. A celebration of her life will take place in July. Her ashed will be placed in the Saint Thomas Catholic Cemetery where her ashes will be placed along with her husband.

We Remember Them’ by Sylvan Kamens & Rabbi Jack Riemer

At the rising sun and at its going down; We remember them.

At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter; We remember them.

At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring; We remember them.

At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer; We remember them.

At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of the autumn; We remember them.

At the beginning of the year and when it ends; We remember them.

As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as We remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength; We remember them.

When we are lost and sick at heart; We remember them.

When we have decisions that are difficult to make; We remember them.

When we have joy we crave to share; We remember them.

When we have achievements that are based on theirs; We remember them.

For as long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as, We remember them.