Bobbi Barrasso, wife of Senate leader, dead after battle with cancer

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) announced the death of his wife Bobbi after a two year battle with cancer on Thursday.

Barrasso, who serves as the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, said his wife died in Casper, Wyoming, after battling Glioblastoma brain cancer. He lauded her as a “fierce advocate” and said she is now “at home with the Lord.”

Vice President Mike Pence administers the Senate oath of office to Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., accompanied by his wife Bobbi Brown, second from right, during a mock swearing in ceremony in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, as the 116th Congress begins. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

“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. We miss her dearly,” Barrasso said in a statement.

“On behalf of our entire family, we thank everyone for your prayers and continued support as we remember her and grieve together,” he added.

John and Bobbi Barrasso were married on New Year’s Day 2008, after meeting at a Republican convention 25 years earlier, according to his office.

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Bobbi Barrasso was a breast cancer survivor, and previously worked in several Wyoming Senate offices – including her husband’s before they were married. She was also actively involved in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Komen Wyoming events, according to Meridian.

The No. 3 Senate Republican was away from Washington, D.C., last week after undergoing abdominal surgery. He returned to Capitol Hill this week, but missed some votes on Wednesday.