![]() We hope to celebrate Barb’s life as soon as it is safe to do so. Presently there are no plans for a memorial due to the ongoing public heath danger. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity or nonprofit providing services to children. If you don’t “believe in angels” you never met Barb. The world is not quite as good a place as it was before Barb’s passing. Barb is also survived by her brother Tom Clarke of La Mesa, CA., special cousin Bernadette Strom (Huntington Beach CA) and several other cousins, nieces and nephews. She was admittedly overindulgent with him and proud of it. This kind of attitude came directly from Barb, who instilled these traits in her kids from day one.īarb is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jim, her two children Elizabeth Simmons (Michael, Gig Harbor) and Jeffrey Sells (Layla, Redmond), and the light of her life for the past four years, her grandson Parker. Both are college graduates, successful and happy. Her passing is a shock to all and will leave an empty space in many lives and hearts which will never be filled.īarb not only loved her children unconditionally she was proud of their accomplishments. She loved her family and friends and that love was sincere and never wavered. ![]() With all that, her favorite trip was to Belize to see her daughter Elizabeth married on the beach- a never-to-be-forgotten experience.īarb brought a big smile and a sincere hug for everyone she knew- new friends and old. Along with her mother and friends she visited Europe, Hong Kong, and Mexico, making lifelong friends at every stop. After retirement she continued her love of teaching as a substitute teacher in the South Kitsap School District.īarb was an enthusiastic and veteran traveler. Eventually Barb accepted a position teaching in the Peninsula School District and taught in Gig Harbor until her retirement. When Jim accepted a position in Bremerton, they split the difference and bought a home in Gig Harbor, where they have lived for some 45 years. Testimonials - Haven Of Rest Gig Harbor is a family-owned Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial park that offers a variety of funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Gig Harbor, WA and the surrounding communities since 1954. The couple purchased their first home in University Place as she continued teaching in Tacoma. Without her support it never would have happened. Hugs were liberally given and happily received.īarb strongly supported Jim’s decision to attend law school and fulfill his long-time dream of becoming a lawyer. This experience led to Barb’s lifetime belief that if you gave children love, attention and breakfast then their future would be much brighter. Anyone who visited her classroom and saw family volunteers and others helping the kids would only express their admiration, not only for Barb, but for the program itself. She particularly enjoyed and valued her time teaching Head Start. By then Jim was employed by the Office of Juvenile Rehabilitation so they moved to Pierce County- first to Gig Harbor, then to University Place.īarb loved teaching young children. ![]() Her search was successful and she accepted a position in the Tacoma School District. They married in 1968 and completed college together.įollowing graduation, the couple lived briefly in Lacey, where Barb worked in the Insurance Commissioner’s office while applying for teaching jobs. Also graduating that year was her husband Jim Sells. She graduated from what was then West Bremerton High School in 1965, and went on to Central Washington State College (now Central Washington University), graduating with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Barb was born and raised in Bremerton, where her father worked at the shipyard and her mother taught piano lessons. The family asks for any donations to go to the American Cancer Society and/or the Melanoma Research Alliance in Steve's memory.Barb, our loving and loved wife, mother and grandmother passed away unexpectedly following a short illness. Green his son Joshua Green (Katie) his grandson Oliver of Gig Harbor, WA his daughter Stephanie McDonald (Andrew) his granddaughter Anneliese of Mooresville, NC his sister Kathleen McCoy of Gig Harbor, WA his nieces and nephews, Susan Brown, Cynthia Hawit, Michael and Russell Aldridge his brother-in-law Fred Cantrell (Beth) and his nieces, Rebecca McCoy and Rachel Cantrell. ![]() He is survived by : his wife Charlotte A. He was predeceased by : his parents, Russell Davis and Hazel Marie Green. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Russell Green (Gig Harbor, Washington), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, who passed away on April 9, 2020, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. ![]()
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