Obituary for Barbara J. Beardsley
Barbara Jean Beardsley 81, of Hood River, Oregon, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2019.
Barbara was born on January 26, 1938 in Indio, California, she was the daughter of Wayne and Helen Kenslow. She married Charles Frederick Beardsley January 18th 1964 whom preceded her death March 27th2014. She is survived by her mother Helen Kenslow; brother Dan Kenslow; 3 children David Beardsley, Karen Waldron and Mark Beardsley; and 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Barbara was a devoted spouse and mother. She worked at Frankton and Westside Elementary schools as an instructional assistant. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, reading and playing the piano. She volunteered at Providence Hospital and the FISH Food bank in Hood River. Barbara’s faith was important to her. She belonged to the Asbury Methodist Church followed by the Spirit of Grace Church. She helped out in many areas in the church over the years including choir, Sunday school, Happy Hands, the Altar Guild and as an usher.
A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at 2:00pm Friday November 29, 2019 at Spirit of Grace Church (1140 Tucker Road Hood River, OR 970312). In lieu of flowers, you may make donations in Barbara's name C/O Anderson's Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave Hood River, OR 97031) to Spirit of Grace Church, FISH Food Bank or The Beardsley Family Scholarship Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
Barbara was born on January 26, 1938 in Indio, California, she was the daughter of Wayne and Helen Kenslow. She married Charles Frederick Beardsley January 18th 1964 whom preceded her death March 27th2014. She is survived by her mother Helen Kenslow; brother Dan Kenslow; 3 children David Beardsley, Karen Waldron and Mark Beardsley; and 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Barbara was a devoted spouse and mother. She worked at Frankton and Westside Elementary schools as an instructional assistant. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, reading and playing the piano. She volunteered at Providence Hospital and the FISH Food bank in Hood River. Barbara’s faith was important to her. She belonged to the Asbury Methodist Church followed by the Spirit of Grace Church. She helped out in many areas in the church over the years including choir, Sunday school, Happy Hands, the Altar Guild and as an usher.
A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at 2:00pm Friday November 29, 2019 at Spirit of Grace Church (1140 Tucker Road Hood River, OR 970312). In lieu of flowers, you may make donations in Barbara's name C/O Anderson's Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave Hood River, OR 97031) to Spirit of Grace Church, FISH Food Bank or The Beardsley Family Scholarship Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.