BARBARA ?BARB? BAUER, age 57, of Worthington, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at her home. She was born October 30, 1951, in Marshall, to LaVerne & Dorothy (Riddell) Bauer. She graduated from Anoka High School. Barb lived most of her life in the Minneapolis area. She worked as a school bus aid; and at a nursing home. In 2004, she moved with her family to Worthington. She enjoyed crocheting, animals, reading, the outdoors especially lakes & storms. She also enjoyed working on her computer playing canasta on Club Pogo. Barb is survived by two sons, Joseph Bauer, & special friend, Farzana, Minneapolis; and Tim Bauer, Worthington; mother, Dorothy Riddell, Worthington; sister, Margaret Burns, Worthington; a step mother; two step brothers; a step sister; and special friends, Durine Rychly, Vicki Huizenga, Dr. Morgan, the dialysis staff, Shelly Leopold & many more. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; father; and a nephew, Robert.