Barbara Jean Burnham

Barbara was a resident of the Rainier/Yelm area most of her life. Barbara married Alfred Burnham in 1951. Alfred preceded her in death in 2017. Together they had four children, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Oldest daughter, Laurie (Doug) Couvelier, grandchildren Leah Couvelier, Elsa (Yannick) Cenar, Alex (Melissa) Couvelier, great grandson Watson Cenar.

Daughter, Lois (Randy) Hagen, grandchildren Erica (Jesse) Christopherson, Rose (Jason) Shepherd, Samantha (Craig) Emry, great grandchildren Orion & Isabella Gee, Asa Christopherson, Charlotte, Virgil and Sophia Shepherd, Logan and Luke Emry.

Son, Richard Burnham, grandchildren Renae (Jeremiah) Keeley, Kayla Burnham, Nicholas (Daria) Burnham, Katie Burnham, Karey Burnham, great granddaughter, Harper Keeley.

Daughter, Tricia (Craig) Bertsch, grandchildren Curtis (Victoria) Bertsch, Chase (Lauren) Bertsch, great grandchildren Weston and Wrenley Bertsch.

Barbara was the oldest of 8 children and is preceded in death by siblings, Patricia Copeland, Beau, John and Bill Reichel. Survived by siblings Judy Burnham, Mike Reichel, and Sandi Stewart and many cherished in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Barbara enjoyed a farm life with many animals, big gardens and lots of work! She spent countless hours with her grandchildren, nurturing and singing to them. Her interests included quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, canning, and bowling. Her and Al were active within the community and were members of the Rainier Sportsman Club and Yelm Moose where they enjoyed dancing and spending time with family and friends. She was deeply loved and will be missed by many.