Barbara Ella Glahn

Barbara Glahn passed through the Veil on February 15, 2024 at her home in Bellevue.  Since it was her wish to be cremated, there will be a Celebration of Life for her in the Spring at a date to be determined.  

Barbara was born on December 26, 1949 in Cumberland, Wisconsin.  She was the third child born to Ralph Huston (1911-1978) and Bessie Black (1923-1981).  She is one of 14 children born to these parents. Her ½ brother Keith Huston (Joyce) was born in 1932 in Wisconsin, and died there in 1991.  A ½ sister, Betsy Jane Hendrickson (Harold Hixson) was born to her mother in 1942 at Tomahawk, Wisconsin.  Bunny, as she was known, died in 1963 in Lake County, Illinois of Cancer.  Her brother, Christ (Debra) was born on 12 December, 1946 in Beloit, Iowa. Rhonda Rasmussen (Donald) was born in 1948 in Minnesota, and died on 15 June, 2022.  Clinton (Vicki) was born in 1951 at Redding, California.  A brother Forrest aka “Chuck” was born in Wisconsin in 1952, and drowned in 1970 at Polson, Montana. A sister, Melody, was born in 1954 in Springfield, Illinois.  A sister, Sally, was born in Beverdam, Wisconsin in 1955.  A brother, Ralph, was born in 1957 at Ukiah, California. In 1959, a brother, Bruce (Chrissy) was born.  A brother, Kelly Mark was born in McMinnville, Oregon in 1961. Next came twins, a girl, Dellene (Jeffery), and a boy, Delmar (Jennifer) born in 1964 at McMinnville, Oregon.  There are many Nieces and Nephews from these brothers and sisters, and their spouses. 

Barbara met her husband, Frank, in January of 1969, and they were married on April 8, 1969 at Lynwood Chapel, Twin Falls, Idaho. April of this year, 2024 would have been 55 years of Marriage. Barbara had her first child. April Burlson on January 19, 1967 at Newburg, Oregon.  A second child, Shannon, followed on  August 21, 1969.  Their third child, Dorothy, was born  November 15, 1970 at Fall River Mills, California.  Kimberly (Charles) McClure followed on June 14, 1973, at Sun Valley, Idaho.  On  July 12, 1974, at Sun Valley, Idaho, Frank Glahn II was born.  Frank and Barbara later adopted two of April’s children after she was severely injured in a Rollover Accident on Bell Mountain, which killed April’s then-Husband, John Kildare.  These two were Renee, born October 5, 1986 and William, born February 19, 1991. Will later expired  May 21, 2009 at the age of 18 years. 

There are 8 Grandchildren, and 13 Great Grandchildren, plus many, many Nieces and Nephews.

When Barbara was growing up, the family followed the Fruit and Vegetable harvests across the United States. As soon as they were able, the children joined their parents in picking these fruits and vegetables, adding to the family funds. A rough life, but one that taught the benefit of a hard day’s work.  After marriage, she continued this example, working as a housekeeper.  She was an accomplished seamstress, making quilts, as well as clothing for her children.  She was also good at making jewelry and “knick-knacks”, selling a few pieces, but giving much of it away to her friends and coworkers.  She also enjoyed painting, either in oil or pastel.  She was a good hunter, and an excellent shot. Not only shooting, but also, preparing the food for the table or the freezer. She ran a game bird processing business for a few years as well, during the game bird seasons. Ducks, Geese, Partridge, Pheasant, and Sage Chickens, as well as the occasional Rabbit were quick work in her hands.  If it was legal to hunt, she would process it!