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BARBARA ANNE TOMASETTI
February 11, 1943 ˜ July 28, 2019
Barbara Anne Tomasetti, 76, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on July 28, 2019 from complications of leukemia related to pneumonia. Barbara Anne was born February 11, 1943, as an only child, to Thomas and Jane Doherty in Toronto, Ontario, Canada where she graduated from The Loretto Abbey Secondary School in 1961.
Barbara then attended St. Michaels Hospital School of Nursing for the 3-year graduate program, receiving her Nursing degree in 1964.
Barbara and some close friends moved to Southern California in 1965 for their nursing career, and that is where she met her husband of 51 years, Frank Tomasetti, also an only child. They married on May 25, 1968 in Anaheim, California and had three children.
Barbara wore many hats during her nursing career, working as an OR RN, PACU RN, L&D/ Postpartum RN, Childbirth Educator, Maternity Care Coordinator.
Barbara and her family moved to Vancouver in 1980, and she finished her 41-year nursing career at PHSW Family Birth Center working as a childbirth educator, Staff RN, and she launched and coordinated the Maternity Support Service program that helped provide those moms in the community that were in need of prenatal care, support, and resources.
In her retirement, Barbara enjoyed crocheting and knitting, traveling, and attending all her grandkids activities and events. She was a fiercely proud and devoted Nana and throughout her life, she held an unwavering faith in God which she shared with those around her.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Frank; daughter, Kristin; sons, Frank and Mark; and her 7 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Her funeral service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 400 S. Andresen Rd., Vancouver, on Monday, August 19, 2019, 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow. Interment will be at Mother Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
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Wishing the Tomasetti family comfort & sweet memories of Barbara. She will be missed by many. Barb was a special lady.
Rosemary Ferguson
August 18, 2019
Barb was my neighbor since 1984. She became a close friend and confident. I taught two of her children and enjoyed her and Frank's hospitality for many years. She was a marvelous cook and I enjoyed many meals at her home. I will miss her greatly, but know she is without pain and in a better place with Our Lord.
Nora Smith
August 18, 2019
We moved to Vancouver in 1982 and I met Barb in 1983. I taught childbirth classes with her and appreciated bringing me into the community as a teacher. Teaching helped me develop a place of my own here and she was a part of the comfort that provided to me. I am sure many remember her classes at such a special times in their lives. I remember a friend.
Annette Wesolowski
August 16, 2019
I had the honor of working with Barbara in the early 80's when the birth center was at the Memorial Campus. She was always enthusiastic working with new moms and had an infectious laugh. I also helped sew a costume for her daughter for a dance recital. I worked with her later when I did Maternity Case Management in the schools. My condolences to her family, and may you find comfort in your memories of Barb.
Julia Scott
August 12, 2019
Barbara, Rest in Peace. You are with our Lord now.
David & Nicki Kenny
August 11, 2019
William Marthens
August 11, 2019
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