Barbara A. Blackwell

Barbara A. Blackwell obituary, McMinnville, OR

Barbara A. Blackwell

Barbara Blackwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Macy & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Jun. 28, 2022.

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Barbara A. Blackwell passed away on June 22, 2022. She was born on April 10, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts. Barbara graduated from Simmons College in Boston and enjoyed a nursing career extending from Massachusetts to Ohio, California, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon over nearly 60 years.
Barbara met and married her husband, Richard "Pete" Blackwell in Alaska, who preceded her in death in 2013.
Survivors include her son Mike of Willamina, brother Thomas Ashcroft of New Hampshire, stepson Pat Blackwell and family, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillside Foundation to further an employee's nursing education.
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