Born December 31, 1935, in Wrangell, Alaska, Barbara passed away December 4, 2023, at the age of 87. Barbara graduated from Wrangell High School in 1954. She married Russell Theodore Patrick on November 3, 1956, at the University Presbyterian Church in Seattle.
Barbara attended Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington for a year and a half and then attended business college in Seattle. She and Russell made their first home together in Madras, Oregon. They moved back to Wrangell in the late 1950’s. She worked at the National Bank of Alaska as well as many years for Dr. Harriett Schirmer at Wrangell General Hospital. In 1979 they moved the family to Woodinville, Washington. Barbara enjoyed playing the organ and piano for both the Presbyterian church in Wrangell as well as filling in at Rose Hill Presbyterian church in Kirkland, Washington. She will be remembered most dearly for the years she spent doing daycare where she took care of her grandchildren, along with many other children who were special to her.
Barbara leaves behind her children Cindy Johnson (Rick), Heidi Patrick, Tim Patrick (Jaynnea) and Holly Patrick. Her grandchildren include Chad, Crystal, Corey, Justin, Kimberlee and Heather. She was also the proud great grandmother of ten great grandchildren.
A memorial service for Barbara will be held 2:30PM on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Rose Hill Presbyterian Church, 12202 NE 90th St, Kirkland, WA 98033.
Barbara will be laid to rest at the Washelli Columbarium, Seattle.
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