Barbara Ann Paulsen, 69, passed away February 28, 2012. She was born November 30, 1942 in Mena, AR, daughter to Jerry L. and Ora (Shelton) Abbott. She graduated from Holy Family High School, Tulsa. Barbara began working for Warehouse Market in 1966 and retired in 2004 as Purchasing Agent.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, and her two dachshunds. Barbara was married to Dan Paulsen, Sr. for 41 years, who preceded her in death in 2008.
She is survived by her sons James Paulsen, Dan Paulsen, Jr. and wife Justine; two step-grandchildren: Andrea and Martin; three step great-grandchildren: Alex, Andrew and Jordan; brothers: Dewey Abbott and wife Anita, Gus Abbott and wife Doris, Tom Abbott and wife Nancy, Jim Abbott and wife Wyona; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Sunday, and Rosary will be 7 p.m. Sunday, both at Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Henry Catholic Church, Owasso. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.
FITZGERALD IVY CHAPEL 918-585-1151