Barbara Loveless
Barbara Loveless was born March 4, 1928 in Bothell Washington to Glen and Ethel Crawford and passed away August 30, 2018 of complications from heart disease. She was the youngest of two daughters and her dad was the first pharmacist in Bothell. She had an idyllic childhood growing up in the small town, working at her dad's soda fountain, and graduating from Bothell High School in 1936, then going on to Pi Beta Phi sorority at the University of Washington, where she met the love of her life, Rod Loveless. While part of the initial attraction may have been the great complimentary game-day seats she could get as she worked at the ticket sales office at Husky Stadium, they fell in love.
Rod graduated with a degree in business from the UW, and was offered a job with Merrill Lynch. Out at dinner that evening to celebrate, he confessed to her that, while the job represented a secure, well paying future, what he really wanted to do was develop land and build houses. In a watershed moment, Barbara - who was not a risk taker at heart -
looked him in the eye and said: "then you better go build houses!"
So began an adventure that would last the rest of their lives. Rod (with her undying support) went on to a long successful career developing and building all around the Puget Sound area. They settled in the north part of Kirkland and had 4 children - Stephen (Rebecca), Leeann (Franco), Bryan (Gail), and Scott (Teresa), and spent many happy years traveling both on sailboats in the San Juan Islands (eventually developing and building on Decatur Island) and many warm weather places, including Cabo San Lucas, where they would end up spending many winters in an oceanfront home being invaded by their ever-growing family.
Barbara enjoyed both a good book and a warm fire more than anyone we have ever known. She was also a legendary card player -
including teaching the entire clan to play bridge, with family trips featuring continuous, nearly unending games (much to the distress of non-card playing guests and visitors), and regularly whipping Rod at Rummy 500 (he owes a significant monetary debt to her estate!). Barbara was a true lady - a much beloved grandmother, and always generous tipper. Her love of dark chocolate will never be forgotten, nor will her penchant for leaving up Christmas lights until St. Patrick's Day!
She is survived by her soulmate of 70+ years, Rod, three of her four children, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren (with another on the way!) - all of whom will miss her terribly. She was preceded in death by her parents Glen and Ethel, her sister Patty, and her son Stephen. At Barbara's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to Children's Hospital or your favorite charity. The family would like to thank her private care team - Rose, Ruth and Becky, the people at Ida Culver House in Broadview, and the people at Swedish Hospital for the compassionate and professional healthcare treatment she received.
Always drawn to the sea, Barbara has asked to have her ashes scattered in the San Juan Islands - one of the places where she was happiest.
To quote her favorite song: "That's why darling it's incredible, that someone so unforgettable, thinks that I am unforgettable too."
We love you mom.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by The Family.
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences.
From: The Bothell High School Alumni Association.
BHSAA Sunshine Committee
October 9, 2018
My parents bought the house that Barbara's parents built in 1928. There is a board in the roof of the attic that says "Barbara Crawford" signed in chalk. It was a good place to live for both families.
MARY
September 16, 2018
Barbra will be missed by so many people all the Askew family thought Barbra was a wonderful lady and that Rod was a lucky to find someone that could support him on most everything he was doing
Like one day they were already to go home and Rod decided to carve a totem pole to go on top of a post along side of cabin 8
Pretty soon he had his shirt off and was going to finish so Barb said I may as well get comfortable
Rod now is the time you have to think of all great years you had together and how lucky you were to have Barb
My prayers go out to all the Loveless family
Bud Askew
Bud Askew
September 16, 2018
With my sincere sympathy to your family; May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn"
September 15, 2018
Dear Lovelace Family,
Barbara was always such a kind soul and warm inviting person that I've known for over 40 years while playing as a child at Decatur to her always inviting us into her home when we were out hiking around. It seems like just yesterday when I was looking out the window of cabin 5, which our Mom loved so much and here comes Barbara rowing across the lagoon in their newly refurbished skiff! This was literally just a few years ago. Rod drove around to the Decatur Dock and I helped him help Barbara out of the boat. He said she has always loved to row and that they were Christining their new;y refurbished skiff. Rod and Barbara came in to have breakfast that day with Vicki and I that morning and we had such a great time listening to both their stories of life's adventures and of Decatur history. Vicki and I were so blessed to spend other great moments with both Rod and Barbara over the past years. We send our love and condolences to the entire Loveles family at this time and we know that she is now with Mom in heaven and together they will both always be watching over us all at Decatur for generations to come.
Ron & Vixki Askew
September 15, 2018
My mom, Betty Berto Niemeyer,graduated with your mom in 46 and would like to send her condolences. Those were wonderful days living in Bothell, as you so beautifully put it! Please tell your father she is thinking about him and his loss. Prayers for all of you.
Bev Niemeyer Schmer
September 13, 2018
May you find comfort in God's promise that Barbara will one day return to the days of her youthful vigor (Job 33:25). Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
H W
September 11, 2018
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more