Barbara Wald, 86, Linton, died peacefully on December 17, 2014 at St Gabriel's, Bismarck. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2014 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Linton. Burial will be at St Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 -9:00 pm with prayer service starting at 7:30 pm at Myers Funeral Home.Barbara was born on December 20, 1927 in rural Emmons County. Barbara was married to James M Wald on May 27, 1946, at Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Strasburg, ND.Together they farmed from May 1946-September 1981 when they moved to Linton. James passed away on June 19, 1992.Barbara was a member of the Christian Mothers and Catholic Daughters. Barbara moved to Bismarck in 2009. She entered St Gabriels October 2014 where she resided until the time of her death. Barbara's faith, church and family were a very important part of her life. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, making ceramics and loved playing pinochle, and watching Molly B. Polka ShowFor all of us who knew and loved her, we remember her for her sense of humor, laughter, delicious meals that she loved to cook for everyone. She made sure no-one would leave hungry!Barbara is survived by four children: Jovita Selzler, Mandan; Diane and (Mike) Mujadin, Minneapolis; Fran and (Char) Wald, Linton; Char and (Rich) Skjonsby, Bismarck; 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, two sisters Angie Rahm, El Cajon, CA, Jolanta (Albert) Horner, Bismarck.Barbara was preceded in death by her husband James, one son, Calvin, one daughter, Johanna, her parents Jacob and Regina Feist, one brother Nick, five sisters; Amelia, Mary, Maggie, Clara and Alvina.The family of Barbara Wald would like to thank all our family, friends and the staff at Saint Gabriels for their concern and care.