Sunrise: Feb. 10, 1927 ~ Sunset: April 27, 2014

Barbara Moss died at her home in Langley, Wash., following a brief, but courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Milford, Neb., to the late Roxa Scott and graduated from Minatare High School in 1944.

She married the late Dick Moss in October 1946.

Barbara lived and worked in the small town of Minatare, Neb., for many years where she was secretary to Superintendent of Schools Earl G. Curtis, and secretary for long-time city clerk Agnes Kelso.

In 1982 she moved to Whidbey Island and lived on Columbia Beach until moving to Wheel Estates in 2004. She loved the beach and her roses, but also enjoyed her small community of friends in Wheel Estates when she could no longer live on the beach.

Barbara was a longtime active member of St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church.

Her many years of service on the Episcopal Church Women’s board included roles as president, secretary, and Caring Ministry leader. She was a member of the church vestry, faithful reception volunteer, and passionate member of the Altar Guild. She also baked congregational communion bread for many years.

She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Royal Neighbors.

She loved her bingo family and played every week. She enjoyed reading and she was a terrific cook!

Barbara is survived by her three daughters: Jeanne Rucker, of Overland Park, Kansas; MaryBeth Moss and Janet McNeely (Dave), of Clinton, Wash. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jason Rucker (Ginger) and Jill Dilly (Jon), of Kansas; and Matt Moss and Julie McNeely of Washington. The real loves of her life were her two great-granddaughters, Nora and Nico, of Kansas.

She was greeted warmly in heaven by her mother, Roxa; her husband, Dick; and her son-in-law and granddaughter, Jim and Jamie Rucker.

In lieu of flowers, the family has designated memorials be made to St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Senior Services of South Whidbey, and Hospice of the Northwest.

A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland.

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