Barbara Jean Walcott , June 20, 1949 — May 07, 2018

Barbara Jean Walcott went home to the Lord with her family by her side on May 7, 2018. Born June 20, 1949 in Ewing, Nebraska to George Larson and Bernice Walker, she was raised in Mount Vernon, Washington. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1967.

She is survived by her son AJ Walcott, wife Ginny, grandson Larry Lattig and great-granddaughter Lila. Daughter Angela Fox, husband Jeff and granddaughter Allison. Sisters Georgia Thomsen, Patricia Reed, Delora Johnson, brother Gerald Larson and wife Robbie, and sisters-in-law Sandi Larson and June Walcott .

She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband Albert Walcott, brother-in-law Howard Walcott, father George Larson, mother Bernice Larson, and brother Gary Larson. A 43 year resident of Whatcom County, Barbara was a community activist with Meridian School District as a Bus Driver, Dispatcher, and Trainer.

She was also the Treasurer for the Washington Association for Pupil Transportation for many years. She spent many hours shaping the youth of the community with the Meridian School District. Barbara enjoyed serving as a lifetime Girl Scout and Leader, wrote a weekly article for the Lynden Tribune, and also between bus runs worked for Banner Bank (Whatcom State Bank) as the branch manager in Lynden, Washington.

She worked many years for assisting with the operations of the Bellingham Mariners Concessions and enjoyed volunteering for many events such as the Mt. Baker Blues Festival, Relay for Life, and shuttle driver for the Northwest Washington Fair. She was also an Avon Representative for 30 years.

Barbara was an avid photographer and family historian. She loved to garden, hike, travel, cook/bake, was a huge supporter of Starbucks, and occasionally use the slot machines. Her greatest love, however, was her family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Girl Scouts of America, or Relay for Life Team Lithtex NW. The family would like to extend a thank you to Whatcom Hospice, Eden Home Healthcare, and Meridian School District. Please join us for Barbara’s celebration of life at Meridian High School on Sunday, May 20th at 2PM.

Donations may be made to: American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123 Tel: 1-800-227-2345 Web: www.

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