Barbara Wakeman Kilborn

Barbara Wakeman KILBORN January 21, 1932 ~ December 3, 2011 Beloved wife, mother and friend, Barbara passed away after a long battle with breast cancer on Dec. 3rd. She went peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her sister, Francis Wakeman Nordstrom and her parents, Hessie and Willard Wakeman. She is survived by her Husband of 60 years, William, sons Stephen (Molly) Geoffrey (Cathy) and her daughter, Paige (Mario) and three grandchildren. Barbara graduated from Franklin High school in 1949 and went on to attend the University of Washington where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theata sorority. She and Bill married in 1952. A stay at home Mom until her youngest was in High school, Barbara kept busy volunteering for several charities, but deepest to her heart was the Ryther Child Center where she served as a volunteer for 55 years. She worked for Jaeger at Littler for 18 years where she enjoyed a fulfilling career and formed many friendships with co-workers and customers. Barbara's life was a life well lived. A generous and gracious soul, she will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial gathering will be held December 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Seattle Golf Club; 210 NW 145th. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Ryther Child Center.