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Barbara Lee Dartnell was born in Aberdeen, Washington on February 13, 1938 to Jane Horne and Trevor Pattison. She passed away at her home in Salem, Oregon on October 11, 2018. At 17 Barbara married a serviceman named Fred Soda and followed him to France where he was stationed and had a son named Bruce. After 2 years she moved back to Washington state with one year old Bruce. She then met and married Ernest Stephens and had three children, Kimberly Stephens, Kathy Kirk, and Djo Stephens. She later met and married her husband Donald Dartnell in June of 1980, together with her 4, and his 5 children, they built a blended family.
Barbara worked for over 30 years in the medical field. She loved to travel and together she and Donald visited much of the United States and parts of Europe. She was an avid genealogist and spent 34 years defining her family history and helping others find their own ancestry. Barbara loved to quilt and would often share her time, knowledge, and sewing space in order to curate a skill she felt needed to be saved. She also enjoyed making cookies for the local LDS missionaries. Her light, laughter, and charitable spirit will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her three brothers Dale Pattison, Dan Pattison, and Mick Nicholas, her nine children Bruce Stephens, Dexter Dartnell, Della Murray, Kimberly Stephens, Kathy Kirk, Denton Dartnell, Djo Stephens, Deana Dartnell, and Melody Thomas. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and countless honorary family members.
She requested no formal services and will be buried with her husband at Memorial Gardens in Concord, California. There will be a viewing at Johnson's Funeral Home Oct 19th from 3-5 pm.
Charitable contributions can be made in her name to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints family history library.
Viewing
Friday October 19, 2018 3-5pm
Johnson Funeral Home
134 Missouri Ave S Salem, OR 97302
Burial
Monday October 22, 2018 10:00 AM
Memorial Gardens - Concord, California
It’s always so sad when a loved one passes away. She left behind so many family members that will miss her. We long for the time when death will be no more and we can enjoy life to the full. Rev. 21:4. My deepest sympathy to all.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Losing those we love is the hardest thing we have to experience. May your hearts find comfort in Jesus words "...the hour is coming where all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out...john 5:28, 29
I’m so sorry for this terrible loss. It’s clear that Barbara touched many people and was a bright individual. At Isaiah 41:10, God says, “Do not be afraid, for I am with you...yes, I will help you.” God promises to be there for us, no matter what we may go through. He wants to comfort us in distressing times, and can help us fight light within the darkness. I hope all who mourn Barbara be well.
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s clear Barbara touched many people and was a light individual. At Isaiah 41:10, God says, “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you.” God promises to be there for us in times of need, no matter what we may go through. He wants to comfort us, and can help us find light within this dark time. I hope that all who mourn Barbara be well
My closest friend for 47 years. Our great memories together are many. She was my second sister for those many years. She will always be in my heart. I will miss her greatly.
We loved Barbara. Always so Full of life, adventure, laughter and courage.
From the staff at Wolf Creek Job Corps, we extend our sympathies to the whole family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family.
Thanks for sharing. I will never forget Barbara and Don opening their home to me when they loved for a short time in the South. The Dartnell family will always have a special place in my heart. They babysat me as a small child and I felt their love.
She raised a loving family and lived well. Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with her arrangements.