Republican Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso announced Thursday that his wife passed away following a battle with cancer.
Barrasso remembered his wife as “courageous” and a “fierce advocate for Wyoming” in a statement, according to Punch Bowl News’ Max Cohen.
“After a courageous battle with cancer, Bobbi is now at peace and at home with the Lord. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Bobbi was a leader, fierce advocate for Wyoming, and friend to everyone she met.”
Sad news. John Barrasso announces his wife has passed away
“After a courageous battle with cancer, Bobbi is now at peace and at home with the Lord. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Bobbi was a leader, fierce advocate for Wyoming, and friend to everyone she met.”
— Max Cohen (@maxpcohen) January 25, 2024
Bobbi Barrasso underwent surgery in 2022 to remove an intracranial lesion, according to Wyoming News. (RELATED: SEN. JOHN BARRASSO: Who’s In Charge Here?)
Bobbi previously fought a battle with breast cancer and was “actively involved with the Susan G. Kamen Race for the Cure and Kamen Wyoming events,” according to Meridian. Bobbi worked to combat suicide and founded the group “Congressional Spouses for Suicide Prevention and Education” where she promotes “awareness to save lives,” according to Meridian.