Barbara Ann DeBeaord

Barbara Ann DeBeaord, 88, of Orland, California passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 31, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born August 4th, 1937, to William and Lucille Graves in Drummond, Montana, Barbara was a devoted wife to Doyle for 33 yrs., a retired executive secretary (Aerojet-General, California State Assembly, County of Placer Executive), and an active participant in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary (achieved Coxwain). She enjoyed church, and studying the Bible in BSF, and home Bible studies, attended and made many friends in T.O.P.S., and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her sister Sharon Autrey, four children: Cindy Bush, Susan McNab (Pat), Beth Smith (John), and Will Bombard, twelve grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Doyle DeBeaord, her parents Bill and Lucille Graves, brothers Bill, Jack, and Jim Graves, sisters, Carol Graves, Virginia Myer, and Cathy Reynolds, and son-in-law Jay Bush.

A celebration of life will be held for Barbara Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 1:00pm at the Orland Evangelical Free Church, 614 A Street, Orland, California.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Christian School in Orland, California in Barbara's memory.

Arrangements are held under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary.