Barbara Jean Burt

Barbara Jean Becker Burt died peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Garfield County Hospital District where she had been a resident since August 2023, due to age related issues. She was 96 years young.
Barbara was born May 8, 1927, at her grandmother's house in Pomeroy to Thomas T. Becker and Doris Crumpacker Becker. She was the oldest of four children.
Barbara attended Pataha School through the eighth grade and graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1945. Barbara was determined to live in the city, but fate had another plan. At age 15, Barbara began dating fellow classmate Yale Gordon Burt. The two were married on Oct. 13, 1946, after "Shorty" returned from World War II. They settled into farming and raising their family. Their home was full of love. No one ever left feeling unwelcome or unfed.
Barbara was highly involved in St. Peter's Episcopal Church through her activities of the altar guild and as a Sunday school teacher. Barbara was also a member of Philomathean Home Economics Club, a 4-H Leader and Daughters of the Pioneers member.
Shorty and Barbara were sports fans and enjoyed attending Washington State University Cougar sports and attended the NAIA World Series for many years. Baseball was their favorite sport. Their greatest love was for their family and both Shorty and Barbara could be seen attending grandchildren's sporting events year round. Even after Shorty passed away in 2001, Barbara could be found at every event where her grandchildren and great-grandchildren participated.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers Thomas T. and John David. Barbara is survived by her sister JoAnne Beale of Pomeroy; her children and extended family: Tim and (Diana) Burt, Susan and (JD) Morrow, Shelley and (Keith) Berglund, all of Pomeroy; grandchildren: Jax Sigmon of Harstine Island, Wash.; Doug Burt of Tri-Cities; Stephanie Horn of Pullman; Collin Morrow of Bellingham, Wash.; Jack Morrow of New York; Kelly Holman of Seattle; Marc Berglund of Pomeroy; Adam Berglund of Pomeroy; Becky Adderson of Pullman; and many great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at the Richardson Brown Funeral Home, 750 Columbia St., Pomeroy, followed by a reception at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 710 High St., Pomeroy.
A family burial will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, followed by a 2 p.m. celebration of life at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. All are welcome.
Memorials may be given in her name to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, c/o Bob Cox; P.O. Box 490; Pomeroy, WA 99347, or to HUGS, c/o Garfield County Hospital District, 66 N. Sixth St., Pomeroy, WA 99347.