Barbara A. Reid
Barbara A. ReidBarbara A. Reid, 66, of Arlington, WA passed away September 19, 2008 in Everett, WA. She was born to Mennis and Allie Smith July 25, 1942 in Buffalo Baxter, AK. Barbara graduated from Yakima High School in Yakima, WA. She worked many years as an assistant denturist, but her most favorite job was selling jewelry. She enjoyed playing basketball, baseball and volleyball in her younger years. Later, she enjoyed doing ceramics and crafts. Barbara had a strong faith in God and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her greatest joy was her family, being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceding her in death were her parents; and brother, Nolan Smith. Surviving Barbara is the love of her life, husband for 27 years, Ronald Reid of Arlington; daughter, Tamie (David) Pearson with grandchildren, Danielle, Joshua and Corey; step-children, Susan (Gary) Grimnes, Stuart (Laura) Reid, Scott (Tiffany) Reid, Shari (Dale) Brown with 21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Louise (Wayne) Leedhom, Delores (Lowell) Shelton, Nina (Jesse) Anderson with numerous nieces and nephews.A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, SR530 and Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington, WA.
We had a blast taking time away to rejuvenate. We shopped, laid- out (guilt free, with no worries) and of course ate a lot! We even had some great laughs pool side thanks to a very drunk women who got too hot for her clothes. All-in-all it was a perfect getaway!
We went to the doctor for the boys' wellness checks today. Ashton is in the 50% at 31 lbs and 37.5 in. Colten is in the 60% at 15.2 lbs and 16.7 in. I was right to worry about his flat head though, the doctor has referred us to Primary Childrens to have a cranial-plastic surgeon look at it and see if he needs a helmet. There is a chance that they will tell us to wait a couple of months and see if it won't get better but our dr. felt that it was severe. Please keep him in your prayers so that he won't have to wear one.
My grandma passed away yesterday due to complications after surgery. I'm so grateful that we got to go her traditional Labor Day picnic last year, it was always a favorite of mine as a kid. They did three legged and potato sac races. They also put out a big hay stack and hid money and candy in it for the kids to find. I loved that she had a pink bathroom and ceramic pigs. She also loved jewelry and she always had beautiful rings on her fingers. We will miss her and I'm really sad for my grandpa who has survived her but I know that they will be together again after this life. My grandparents were sealed when I was on my mission, and we viewed it as a great blessing! I'm so grateful for the plan of salvation and the temple.
