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Barbara Ann "Barbie" Barclift passed away of cancer on February 25, 2024, in Olympia, Washington. She was born July 24, 1955, to Oscar Jack Barclift and Patricia Esther (Browne) Barclift in Olympia.
Barbie graduated from Tumwater High School in 1973 and earned an AA degree from Centralia Community Collete in 1975 and BA from Washington State University.
She was free-spirited and strong-willed. She loved to travel, play bingo, and spend time with her children and grandchildren. They were the light of her life. She was a homemaker and member of Hoquiam Assembly of God.
Barbie is survived by her lifelong friend, Richard Hamilton; stepsons, Anthony Hamilton (Beth) of Elma, Washington, and David Hamilton of Centralia, Washington; daughters, Mary Isom (Justin) of Napavine, Washington, Amy Barclift of Centralia, and Kim Bankston of Olympia; stepdaughter, Rhoda Mendoza of Chehalis, Washington; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Janet Bryant (Roger) of Olympia.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024, 1:00 p.m. at Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Way, Chehalis, WA 98532.
Memorial donations may be made to a GoFundMe site by clicking HERE or in a donation jar at the celebration.
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Sonja Barclift
April 14, 2024
Barbie was my little 1st cousin. The daughter of Uncle Jack and Aunt Pat. She was a sweet little girl wirh a big heart.
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Wendy Gehrig (Barclift)
March 6, 2024
Barbie and I used to climb our Grandparents apple tree in the yard next door to where she grew up. This is my best memory and the one I will hold on to. We are promised a beautiful life again and I look forward to that time.
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