Barbara Lorraine Halbert

Barbara was born in Yakima, WA on February 2, 1932. Barbara will be remembered with deep respect and gratitude for a life marked by steadfast love, faithful service, and quiet strength.

Barbara is survived by her daughters; Janet (Norman) Frank of Yakima, WA, Joan Fischer of Olympia, WA, and Lori (Brad) Olson of Okanogan, WA, thirteen grandchildren, and twenty-three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children, David Halbert and Linda Uecker.

Barbara lovingly raised five children while working as a Med-Surg RN at Elizabeth’s hospital for 15 years. She later devoted her nursing to hospice care, bringing comfort and dignity to patients and families during life’s most tender moments. Continuing her commitment to compassionate ministry, Barbara attended St. Joseph’s and earned her hospital chaplain degree, completing her career as a home health hospice chaplain.

Barbara’s true joys included writing, collecting Snoopy memorabilia, bargain shopping, rescuing stray animals, and traveling in her retired years. Writing was a lifelong passion—she published poems and short stories, and her correspondence with friends and family brought humor and joy to many hearts.

Visitation will be held at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 West Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul Cathedral’s Chapel, 15 S 12th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:00 am with a reception following.

Graveside Committal will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 1405 S 24th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, on March 30, 2026, at 12:30 pm.