Barbara Diane Parker-Pahl

On Monday, February 10, 2020, Barbara Diane Parker-Pahl, surrounded by family and friends and bathed in music and love, passed away after an 18-month battle with melanoma. Barb was born on November 12, 1959 in San Rafael, CA to John and Nancy (Vallow) Morris. She received a BS degree in Business Administration from the University of North Dakota in 1981, and worked in many areas of software support, ending her career as a Financial Systems Analyst for Olmsted County. On August 17, 2013, she married Pamela Pahl at a beautiful outdoor ceremony at People of Hope Church in Rochester, MN. Barb had a passion for training and was an avid pickleball player. She combined those two passions to introduce the sport of pickleball to dozens of players. She also had a love of travel. Her vehicle of choice was a top-down convertible. She was known for her quick wit, her infectious laugh, and her kind and compassionate spirit. Barb is survived by her wife Pam, her son, Kyle Parker of Rochester MN, her step-son Chris Halvorson (Myranda) of Kasson MN, her parents John and Nancy Morris of Ormond Beach FL, her sister Jennifer Hamilton (Michael) of Loyalton CA, her brother Michael Morris (Peggy) of Bloomington Il, two nieces Courtney and Karen, a nephew Zach, and a grand-daughter Ashlynn. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 23nd, 2020 at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester MN at 2 pm. Visitation will be held 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the church. Memorials may be sent to Melanoma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 759329, Baltimore, MD, 21275-9329 or melanoma.org. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Parker-Pahl family; to share a special memory of condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com