Barbara Jean Solomon, 70, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the Life Care Center of Mount Vernon.
She was born on March 7, 1940 in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of Henry & Mary (Rishworth) Bowman. She was raised and attended grade school in the Snoqualmie Valley area until moving back to Seattle where she graduated from Roosevelt High School with the class of 1958.
She traveled the U.S. for a while, settling in Georgia where she worked as a sales clerk for Sears until transferring back to the Northwest working for Sears in Seattle.
In 1972 Barbara was united in marriage to John Solomon in North Bend where they made their home and Barbara worked for several local businesses as a secretary and bookkeeper in the North Bend area until her retirement in 1999, at which point she and John moved to Sedro-Woolley.
Barbara was an avid sports fan and loved watching the Mariners, the Seahawks and NASCAR racing. She also enjoyed golfing and bowling. She was a member of the Crown Classic Bowling League in Mount Vernon and served as their treasurer for several years. She was also a supporter and member of the Red Hat Society, Tulip Valley Divas chapter.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren.
Barbara is survived by her husband John at the family home in Sedro-Woolley. Her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie & Ted Maxson of Sedro-Woolley and her son, Ken Finch of Sedro-Woolley. Her step-daughter and son-in-law, Teri & Steve Willhight of North Bend and her step-son, Del Solomon of North Bend. Her grandson, Gabriel Maxson and several nieces and nephews, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Bowman; her mother and step-father, Mary & Hollis Main; two brothers and one sister.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the Skagit County Meals on Wheels.
A Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Jim Cannon officiating. Private inurnment will be in North Bend. Services and cremation are under the direction of Lemley Chapel Sedro-Woolley.
So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. Having just lost Don two months ago, the love of my life, I feel like I have a pretty good idea of what you are dealing with. Don & I always enjoyed you two as a couple. It was obvious you had a special love & relationship, just as Don & I did. I was at the cemetery today to leave flowers for Don when I spotted Barb’s gravesite. I sent a special message to both of them. Take care of yourself, keep positive memories first. Take care.
Dear Johnny and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Barb has been such a dear friend to my family. Each of my 7 children had the wonderful experience of Easter egg hunting at the Solomon home in North Bend along with many consecutive years my mom, wife and I had the privelege to attend the annual golf tourney.
John our hearts our breaking for you, please know that we are praying for you in this time of sorrow. You have lost such an amazing person, we know this first hand and share how honored we are to have known her.
With deepest simpathies,
Billy & Karyn Castagno
To the family of Barb
I am so sorry to hear about your mother and she will be missed by all. I will always remember how much she loved to entertain and cook large meals for family and friends. We will remember how much she loved sports especially baseball and golf. And she will be missed by the community for everything she did, either working the voting boots or her red hat activities. She was a good bowler and love to compete. And she will always have a special place in my heart.