Barbara Lee Lentz

BARBARA LENTZ Obituary Barbara Lentz, 81, of Kailua Kona Hawaii formerly of Palouse Washington, passed away on November 14, 2024 as result of a fall.
Barbara was born on September 20, 1943 to Lee and Anne (Schorzman) Allen in Wenatchee Washington.
After graduating from Eastmont High School in Wenatchee, she attended Central Washington University (CWU) and completed her studies in Education at gained her Masters of Education (1987) from Washington State University (WSU).
In 1962 she met Martin Lentz in Ellensburg Washington at CWU and were married March 22 1964 and moved to Pullman Washington that fall.
They adopted sons, Scott (1969) and Brian (1970) while residing in Albion Washington.
In 1971 they purchased property on the south east edge of Kamiak Butte on the Palouse. In 1972 the family had joined the Peace Corps and served in Saipan, Micronesia for 2 years. Their time in the Peace Corps allowed them to travel extensively in South East Asia as part of their service. They were part of a pilot project that allowed families to serve together and they were the success story to the program.
They returned to Palouse in 1974 and began plans to build their home on their property. In 1977 the distinct Octagon home on the end of the butte was completed.
Barbara retired from WSU in 2001after 25 years, as the Head Academic Advisor for the General Studies program. Since retirement Barbara and Martin travelled extensively domestically and around the world exploring the splendor and diversity, finally settling down in Kailua Kona Hawaii.
Barbara was a diehard WSU sports fan, as well as following the Seattle Seahawks and Gonzaga Basketball. She was active in her P.E.O. group in Kona and enjoyed gardening and tending to her flower beds.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Martin; Barbaras sisters Toni (Jonathan) Lawrence of Wenatchee Washington; Becky Chaussee of Sparks Nevada; son Brian (Cathy) of Palouse Washington and their daughters Kendra and Morgan; and son Scott (Joelle) Lentz from Coeur d Alene Idaho.
She was loved by an extensive group of extended family and close friends worldwide who have reached out with thoughts and condolences.
In lieu of flowers we request any memorials be sent to:
P.E.O. International
3700 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312-2899
Checks can be made out to: P.E.O. Foundation
Designate funds to go to: Cottey College in memory of Barbara Lentz
Or go to the P.E.O. Sisters at https://peo-portal.com/donations?step=0
Kramer Funeral Home, Palouse, WA is caring for the family.
On line condolences may be left at www.kramercares.com
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