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Barbara Ann Sims

1937 - 2018

Barbara Ann Sims obituary, 1937-2018, Lynnwood, WA

BORN

1937

DIED

2018

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Barbara Sims Obituary

Nov. 20, 1937-August 12, 2018 Barbara Ann Sims of Lynnwood, WA passed away August 12, 2018 at the age of 80 after her third courageous battle with breast cancer. Barbara was born November 20, 1937 in Leed, SD. After her move to Seattle she attended Jane Adams Junior High and Lincoln High School. She spent many years involved in Campfire Girls, Pegasus Patrol horse club and the Alderwood Youth Club. She was "mom" to many kids. While being active in every aspect of her children's lives, she was helping her husband, Marvin, build their very successful business, Modern Sewer Construction Company. Once her children where grown, she started trapshooting with Marvin, which allowed them to travel around the country together. True to her nature, she gave 100%. She became president of the P.I.T.A where she started the P.I.T.A. Trapshooting Hall of Fame. She is survived by her brother, David B. Hunt (Susan); husband of 62 years, Marvin; and their three kids, Shannon (Jon), Shelly, and Cody; six grand kids and four great grand kids. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Floral Hills in Lynnwood. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her name to Seattle Children's Orthopedic Hospital, it was dear to her heart.


Published by The Herald (Everett) from Aug. 16 to Aug. 19, 2018.
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Many memories we shared the love of trap shooting with our husbands, thanks for the Hall of Fame, Much love to her family.

Rosemary Reese Kirk

Friend

August 10, 2021

Rest in Peace, Barbara Ann.

Cynthia and Katelyn Fowler

Grandchild

August 21, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family marv.

Windele Davis

August 20, 2018

The Trapshooting community took a big loss with Barbara's passing. Will remember all of the good times we shared. She did so much for the PITA.

John Gustafson

Friend

August 20, 2018

Lois Griffith

August 19, 2018

We were friends for so many great years and you will be truly missed, my golfing buddy!

Della McClure

Friend

August 19, 2018

Della McClure

August 19, 2018

We will all miss this great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Remember the wonderful times.
Gary & Marlene

Marlene Gasaway

August 19, 2018

Barb, we were great friends for more than 40 years, my condolences to your family, the PITA will miss you and all of its members Rosemary Reese Kirk

Rosemary Reese-Kirk

August 19, 2018

I knew the minute I met Barb and her crazy husband Marv some 30 years ago they were special people. I feel blessed to have known Barb and my heart goes out to Marv and family. I will always remember her quick wit and strength.
Love and prayers
Jackie and Kenny Chriest

August 19, 2018

Dear Marvin and family, Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. We have so many great memories at the club with Barb. Love to you all. Houndy & Willa Graham and Carly & Zack West

Houndy Graham

August 18, 2018

Oh Marvin, this is such sad news. She was such a great person and so courageous. She will be missed by so many. My heart goes out to you. Noel let me know the news.

Robin Walter

August 18, 2018

Marvin and Barb have been in our lives for thirty five plus years. There has never been a dull moment around them, they are the best!!!! Barbara will be so missed. Our prays are with the family.
Mike and Cindy Warn

August 18, 2018

I remember pulling trap for her at Evergreen during the WA State Shoot. Nice lady, good shooter. A true trapshooting legend!

Jeremy Wells

August 18, 2018

I can't imagine how you feel. I loved being with Barbara and you, Marvin. You guys made me feel so special. Barbara had many talents and will be missed by many. Please, let's get together soon. I'd like when you are ready, to call Bill and we can all get together.

Sandra

August 17, 2018

Barbra was a Great lady, a friend to trap shooting and will be missed by all. Skip and Jan

Skip and Jan Sahler

August 17, 2018

Fierce, fun loving, caring, and fearless...that is the Woman I remember with love. So sorry for your loss. Debbie Shield

August 17, 2018

To Marvin and family
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the many memories she left you. We're thinking of you ❤❤

Ted and lorie Friesen

August 17, 2018

Rest in Peace Barb

August 17, 2018

Will miss my dear friend,Bill

August 17, 2018

To Marvin, Shannon, Shelly and Cody, I am thinking of you each during this time and feel so very lucky to have known such a great lady as Barbara. many fond memories that will forever be in my heart>> thoughtfully, Tracie O'Brien (Gibson) I love you each (425-622-4187-call me) cause I would love to hear from you.

August 17, 2018

She will truly be missed ... thoughts and prayers to Marv and the Sims family...

KURT JOHNSON

August 16, 2018

Thinking of you during this difficult time. Barb was such an amazing lady.

Dena & Mark Bergstresser

August 16, 2018

To Marv and Family:
How she will be missed. What a great lady. Sorry we can't be there. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God love you. Gene and LuAnn Pierce.

LuAnn Pierce

August 16, 2018

Mike mary Moffitt

August 16, 2018

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Floral Hills in Lynnwood

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Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery - Lynnwood

409 Filbert Road, Lynnwood, WA 98036-4934

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