Charlie Baribeau’s memorial service Thursday, July 27th, 2023
Here is a recap of the day in case you missed it.
Charlie Baribeau was well known in our community as a caring pharmacist and long-time Virginia Minnesota City Council member. His memorial service was hosted at Rockwell Church where he and his wife had been attending since 2021. Members of the Virginia fire department honored Charlie’s memory by parking their fire trucks along the highway side of the church parking lot and lining up outside the entrance door to welcome people. Charlie’s military service was recognized by a full honor guard ceremony. Many memories were shared by family and friends. Charlie loved life and being involved with the city council, supporting education on the Iron Range, being involved in church, enjoying the outdoors, and family. Charlie will be missed by so many. We are excited about his future.
Many came to the visitation from 9:30am-11am to encourage his family. The church sanctuary and fellowship hall were filled for the 11am memorial service and noon lunch that followed. Pastor Chris Teien shared an 18-minute message fitting for a former pharmacist, “A Prescription for Eternal Life.”
Video has chapter listings for easier viewing
You can share this link to this page: Charlie’s memorial service was live-streamed on YouTube and can be viewed at https://rockwellchurchmn.wordpress.com/remember/memorial-service-charlie-baribeau
Charles Baribeau Obituary
Charles “Charlie” Raymond Baribeau, 77, of Virginia, went to join his Lord on July 3rd, 2023, with his family by his side after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Charlie was born on June 25, 1946, in Virginia, graduated from Eveleth High School and further studied at NDSU where he became a pharmacist. Charlie served his country during the Vietnam War as a Captain in the United States Air Force.
Many know Charlie from his professional life as your local Pharmacist whether it was at Red Owl, Snyder Drug, White Drug, Target, or Kmart. He always had a tender smile for his clients. He also served the City of Virginia as a member of the City Council for 27 years and was chair of various committees, but his heart was strong with the Streets and Alleys Committee.
Hunting camp was always a good time with his family and friends. Charlie also loved the times he spent on fly-in fishing trips in Canada with his good friends. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Charlie was united in marriage to Gail (Young) Baribeau on July 29, 2000. He is survived by his wife Gail, his children from his first marriage; Stacie Baribeau and son Kody (Brooke) Lindgren, Chad Baribeau (Sara) and their children Tyler, Lindsey and Kaden, Jennifer Baribeau (Clyde Ireland) and their children Jared, Zach, Brenden & Tyler.
Stepchildren Gary (Patty) Stanaway, Paul Stanaway and Brandon (Colleen) Larson and their daughter Addy.
Siblings Iris Rae Andress, Minette (Jim) Richards, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Iris and Raymond Baribeau, and brothers Donald, Keith and Henri.
A memorial service is planned for Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the Rockwell Church in Midway (formerly Emmanuel Baptist Church) at 93 Midway Drive) with visitation starting at 9:30 until the service at 11:00 a.m. with Military honors following.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the East Range Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Rockwell Church, 93 Midway Drive, Virginia, MN 55792
“The City of Virginia expresses its sincere condolences to the family of our former City Councillor and friend, Charlie Baribeau.
Charles (Charlie) Baribeau, a lifelong resident of Virginia and public servant passed away on Monday, July 3 after a courageous battle with a debilitating disease. For more than three decades Charlie dedicated his life to public service as a city councilor, vice-mayor, serving on commissions and committees as a member and committee chair for the City of Virginia.
A strong advocate for the health, safety, security, and core services to all citizens of Virginia, Charlie was tenacious and unrelenting. He had a vibrant personality, evidenced by his passionate participation at meetings and events. He loved this City and made it known to everyone that Virginia was his home and would always be. He was an honest and ethical representative and beneath that rough exterior was a very kind and generous person. He believed in freedom and opportunity for all.
We will miss him deeply.”
City of Virginia MN Facebook Post 7/7/23 link
Rockwell Church 