Beloved Barbara Courtney was the daughter of Francis Beal and Dorothy Mossman and the Mother of John and Sarah Courtney. She received her bachelor of arts degree at Mills College and later received her Masters of Social Work at the University of Washington. She worked as a counselor until she retired in various settings, such as family counseling, public school counselor, university college counseling and with homeless people.
She was raised in Tacoma and lived most of her life in Seattle, though she lived in New York and Los Angeles as well. She was a brilliant writer of critical acclaim and published in prestigious journals. She was also an artist who drew intricate sketches and made beautiful collages. She studied at Pratt art school. She was well loved in the community and had countless friends. She leaves behind a wondrous legacy. She is survived by her heartbroken daughter.
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