Bemidji- Barbara Helen (Johnson) Nelson, 81, of Bemidji, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Havenwood Care Center in Bemidji.

Barbara was born May 11, 1939, in Roseau to Eugene and Inga Johnson.  She attended Roseau High School, graduating in 1957.   Barbara married Dale W. Nelson October, 1954 in Roseau. She was a bookkeeper, and held positions in Bemidji, Appleton and Hibbing.  Barbara was also an accomplished musician, playing piano, violin and voice. She was the President of the League of Women voters in Crookston and taught Sunday School at Lutheran Churches in...