Barbara Good

Barbara Jean Good died suddenly on Oct. 21, 2007, in Freeland from cardiac arrest. Barbara was bom Jan. 10, 1921, in Sydney, Australia to Catherine and Douglas Munro. After high school she took courses in secretarial training before joining the Australian Women's Army Service in 1942. She served her country until 1945 and left for the United States to be with her husband, William Thomas Good in 1946. Barbara and Bill met in Australia in 1942. They corresponded for nearly two years, and were married on Oct. 17, 1944. They were married for over 61 years until Bill preceded her in death in March 2006.

Barbara and Bill lived in Camas, Wash., where Bill taught until 1950 when Bill rejoined the Navy. They moved to Moscow, Idaho where Bill was a Naval ROTC instructor. They were transferred to Newport, R.I. and then to Key West, Fla. When the Korean Conflict ended, Barbara and Bill returned to Washington. They moved to Aberdeen, Wash., and then to Warden, as Bill's teaching career progressed. In 1970 they moved to Whidbey Island for the remainder of their lives.

Barbara was an active member of St. Hubert Parish during her life on Whidbey Island. She was the Parish Secretary for over ten years serving three different pastors. After her retirement in 1984 she remained quite active in the church. She was a member of the Altar Society, and later the Women of St. Hubert. She attended several scripture study groups and faith sharing groups. She was on the Parish Finance Council. She worked on church decorations for the various seasons and served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years.

Barbara led a deeply spiritual life and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Karen A. Kinder and her husband Jerry of Warden; William D. Good of Freeland; Deborah M. Medina and her husband Victor of Kent,Wash.; Kathleen L. Good of Federal Way, Wash.; and Laurie J. Strempel and her husband Ron of Clinton; eight grandchildren - Tom and Heather Kinder; Andy, Brian, and Christine Medina; and Amanda, Sarah, and Jessica Strempel. She is also survived by her brother Richard Munro of Brisbane, Australia.

A Vigil Service was held at St. Hubert Catholic Church at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. The reception for Barbara will follow the Vigil Service at St. Hubert's. The celebration of Barbara's life was held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 at St. Hubert Church. Interment was at Tahoma National Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Monday.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Visser Funeral Home in Langley.

Flowers will be appreciated, or donations can be given to St. Hubert Parish for a future memorial for Barbara.