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BARBARA VIRGINIA STAPLES
January 24, 1923 ~ October 16, 2013
Barbara was born in Bellingham, WA to Ella and Earl Brunner in January of 1923. She went home to Jesus Oct. 16. She graduated from Blaine High School and Whitman College.
Barbara married Wayne Staples in 1948 and lived in various places in California and Washington before moving to Vancouver, WA in 1960.
Barbara and Wayne owned Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel for 28 years.
She taught high school before her marriage and then resumed that career in 1966, teaching at Fort Vancouver High School until 1981.
Barbara was a 60-year member of PEO and a 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church.
She had lived at Glenwood Place since 2003,
She and Wayne had a summer home on Priest Lake, ID where they loved to spend time with their children and grandchildren.
Barbara is survived by four children and their families: Bob and Lisa Staples, Ruth and Logan Neibert, Kristie, Eric, Jessie, Josh and JJ Staples; Bob and Nancy Maben, Michelle and Brian Parrott, Dan, and Mark Maben; Kevin and Pam Staples, Scott, Lesley, Allison, Owen and Ruby Staples; Todd, Stacy, Addison and Charlie Staples; Jeff, Lauren, Vivienne and Benjamin Staples; Craig and Lori Staples, Kelly and Jordan LaFave, Joel, Alicia, Jordan and Kari Staples, as well as her brother and sister-in-law, Stan and Margie Brunner; and eight nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by Wayne; one grandchild, Jared; and one great-grandchild, Kyah.
Celebration of Life will be held Sun., Oct. 27 at 2:00 p.m. at 1st Evangelical Church, 4120 NE St. Johns Rd.
Memorial donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Please sign her Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
We loved your Mom. She was a special friend.
May God bless you all with beautiful memories of her.
Gary and Marlys Ludke
October 25, 2013
I always enjoyed my converssations with Barabara. She would alternatively respond with wisdom and wit. She had a generous heart, and I will miss her. Barbara's faith is still shining, today in the refulgent glory of God Himself.
Larry Carmichael
October 25, 2013
Barbara was a great lady and such a blessing to her family. I know that her sense of humor, sayings, and kind ways will be missed by all who loved and knew her. So thankful that she and Wayne are together again walking the streets of gold!
Lori Kristensen
October 24, 2013
I'm very sad about the loss for each of you. So thankful that she is celebrating with Jesus, and Sunday will be about celebrating her life and your memories of her!
Kris Smith
October 24, 2013
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Mother's always hold a very special place in all of us. Between Barbara and Wayne they raised four wonderful children. May you all hold dear your memories of her until you see her again with Jesus! Love to you all...
Pat Spicer
October 24, 2013
My thoughts go to all of you at the passing of Barbara. Our folks were such good friends, especially Barbara and my Mom (Ailene Cammack). Sorry we are out of town and won't be able to attend her service. In fact, we are in Maui, and just the other day I was remembering the time my folks came here and met your folks for a vacation. Many Blessings to all of you and as we know our parents are once again together in a most wonderful place.
Judi & Jerry Brower
October 23, 2013
Just wanted to say how kind and wise Mrs Staples was as a teacher when we were in high school. The New Fort with it's unique "mod" system was probably a stretch for dedicated educators such as herself and I commend her for handling that well, looking back. Rest in peace.
Barbara Peterson
October 23, 2013
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