Barbara Allyn Harding

Barbara Allyn Harding of Satsop passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, at Magnolia Woods Adult Family Home in Tumwater. She was 87. Barbara was born on Nov. 11, 1930, in Cedarville, Wash. to Dewy and Viola (Hughes) Hall. She graduated with the Class of 1948 from Oakville High School.

On Dec. 6, 1948, Barbara married John W. Harding in Chehalis, Wash. He preceded her in death in 1993.

Barbara was employed as a telephone operator, caregiver at Oakhurst in Elma and with Elma High School as a custodian and cook.

Barbara is survived by her children Debra Collins of McCleary, Jerry Harding of Satsop, and Brian Harding of Oakville; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband John Harding; daughter Dorthy Eklund; parents Dewey and Viola Hall; brother Thomas Hall; and sister Dixie Valentine.

A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the Elma 7th Day Adventist Church, 1246 Monte Elma Road, with viewing starting at 12:00 Noon. A graveside service will be held at the Masonic Cemetery in Elma, following will be a potluck reception at the Elma Grange, 401 West Waldrip.

To share memories and express condolences please visit www.harrisonfamilymortuary.com Harrison Family Mortuary is honored to assist the family.