Barbara Dyksma, 78, passed away quietly on July 3, 2011 in Arlington, WA.

Barbara was born on January 21, 1933 in Sharon, PA. She was the only child of Dr. Arnold and Laura Allen. Barbara and family moved to Everett in 1947 where she attended and graduated from Everett High School in 1950.

She was a great friend, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her loving husband, Hendrick; her children, Susan Lindborg (Link), Sharon Sizer (Earl), Marion Cooper (Randy) and Shelley Klein (Ken); step-children, Barbara Shultz, Gary Ogden (Sharon), Jayoline Kirschberg (Mark), and Greg Dyksma (Tamy); 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Arnold; mother, Laura; first husband, Arnold; second husband, George; step-son, Fred; and grandchild, Kyle.

Private service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetic Association.