Barbara Gene Sawyer

Barbara Gene Sawyer (Crawford)

Barbara Gene Crawford Sawyer, born May 19, 1935, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2011 at her home in Snohomish, WA with family by her side.
Barbara was preceded in death by her first husband, Warren Prescott; her parents; and a younger brother.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Ted Sawyer, of 26 years; her children, Warren Prescott, Craig Prescott, Linda Barnes (Ron), Terry Prescott (Kim) and Kevin Prescott (Jamie); 26 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; along with four brothers and one sister.
Barbara was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served in many callings in the church: a den mother with cub scouting, Relief Society President, Primary teacher and Missionary as well as many other callings. One of her greatest joys was serving as a missionary from January 2010 to March 2011 at the Mukilteo Bishop's Storehouse.
Barbara had many gifts, talents, and passions. She had an incredible talent with flowers and enjoyed arranging them as well as making baby sock corsages with them. She loved doing genealogy and family history. Barbara was a caterer and catered weddings and other events for over 40 years. She enjoyed learning and gaining knowledge, and then sharing it with others to help them. Barbara enjoyed working in her yard and gardening. She especially loved working in her "celestial garden" that she affectionately referred to as the "C Garden". Barbara loved to travel. She spent time traveling to see her children and grandchildren as well as traveling with her family, taking in the sights and visiting LDS Temples.
Barbara's greatest gift and passion was giving love and service to the Lord and her family. She loved them with all her heart. We are very blessed to have been taught by her.
There will be a special video presentation as a tribute to Barbara on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 9 a.m. with the memorial service afterwards at 10 a.m.
Purdy & Walters with Cassidy are handling the arrangements.
The tribute and memorial services will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 10120 Chapel Hill Rd. Lake Stevens, WA 98258.