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Barbara J. (Bush) Worthen passed away Nov. 18, 2018, at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Ore., at the age of 97. She was born to Leo J. and Marion H. (Rogers) Bush on Oct. 27, 1921, in Portland, Ore., and raised in Lone Pine, Calif.
She met Grant W. Worthen in Glendale, Calif. After dating for a time, they married in Forest Lawn, Calif., on Oct. 21, 1940. They moved to a two thousand acre ranch in Appleton, Wash., in 1947. On the ranch, they raised cattle, horses, chickens and other farm critters. Timber was also harvested from this ranch. One of Barbara’s greatest joys was canning produce from her huge garden to provide wonderful meals for her family. She also loved growing fragrant roses and other colorful flowers. After working the ranch for fifteen years they moved to Murdock, Wash., in 1962. While in Murdock, they were in the orchard and property rental business.
Barbara enjoyed working with her hands, creating beautiful gifts with her embroidery and tatting skills for family and friends. She spent may hours sewing garments to clothe her family for the changing seasons. She also crocheted many afghans, hats and scarves for the needy.
Barbara was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in White Salmon, Wash., for sixty years. This was the avenue she used to bless those in need with her time, money, and hand-crafted items. She counseled those with troubled hearts and spent hours praying for them.
She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Christian of College Place, Wash.; sons, Delbert G. Worthen and (Cindy) of Murdock, Wash., Leo Worthen of Tualatin, Ore.; adopted daughter, Tammy (Eldrige) Toda of Murdock, Wash.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Sunday Dec. 2, 2018, 1 p.m., at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 509 NE Tohomish Street, White Salmon, Washington.
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