Obituary for Barbara Jean King
Barbara Jean King of Twin Falls Idaho went home to be with her mom and siblings on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
Barbara was born February 9, 1948 in Anacortes Washington. Some of her fondest memories were on her grandmothers farm in Mt. Vernon Washington, where her and her sister would spend time chasing cows and getting dirty. Barb spent many years working in retail in the Seattle area until the birth of her grandson, Gavin. When he was born she moved herself and her oldest grandson, Kyle, to Twin Falls Idaho in 2002. Once here, Barb worked at the "bank inside Fred Meyer" and she made many friends there. A lot of those friends became family for her. After she retired from the bank, she had many sushi dates, lunch dates and continued to bring them homemade treats that her and granddaughter, Gabriella, made for them. She was an active parishioner at St. Edward's church
Barbra’s true passion in life was her children and grandchildren. Barbara had 3 children, Kim Lorbiecki, Craig Lorbiecki, and Carrie (Donna) Forsyth-Ditmore. She was "gram" to many wonderful grandchildren: Kyle Lorbiecki, Gavin Pesek, Ethan Pesek, Zander Hall, Gabriella Hall, Parker Latham, Emma Latham, Katie Latham, John Kyle Davis, Adam Davis, Josh Lorbiecki and Kylie Lorbiecki. She always had her door open to the "orphan boys" that needed a place, a meal or just somewhere to hang out. Barbara was truly a Wonder Woman to us all. She made sure she was at every game and event for her grandkids. She was their biggest fan!! Sundays, during football season, when there was a Seahawks game to watch, she was with the family yelling at the t.v. She was an avid gardener, with lush greenery and flowers both inside and outside her home. A home that was open to everyone. Her love seemed to give everyone and everything around her an extra boost to their lives. Barbara’s greatest gift though, was her strength, wisdom and love of her family. She went on all the trips with her daughter and grandkids, hiked, camped, etc. If there was an adventure Barb was there. She will be so deeply missed and her absence will be felt for always. We love you mom/gram!
Barbara was preceded in death by her Mom, Doris King, Father, William King, Sister, Judy Epps, Brother in Law, Jim Epps, Brother, Michael King, BFF, Auntie Pam, Grandma Kay
Barbara was born February 9, 1948 in Anacortes Washington. Some of her fondest memories were on her grandmothers farm in Mt. Vernon Washington, where her and her sister would spend time chasing cows and getting dirty. Barb spent many years working in retail in the Seattle area until the birth of her grandson, Gavin. When he was born she moved herself and her oldest grandson, Kyle, to Twin Falls Idaho in 2002. Once here, Barb worked at the "bank inside Fred Meyer" and she made many friends there. A lot of those friends became family for her. After she retired from the bank, she had many sushi dates, lunch dates and continued to bring them homemade treats that her and granddaughter, Gabriella, made for them. She was an active parishioner at St. Edward's church
Barbra’s true passion in life was her children and grandchildren. Barbara had 3 children, Kim Lorbiecki, Craig Lorbiecki, and Carrie (Donna) Forsyth-Ditmore. She was "gram" to many wonderful grandchildren: Kyle Lorbiecki, Gavin Pesek, Ethan Pesek, Zander Hall, Gabriella Hall, Parker Latham, Emma Latham, Katie Latham, John Kyle Davis, Adam Davis, Josh Lorbiecki and Kylie Lorbiecki. She always had her door open to the "orphan boys" that needed a place, a meal or just somewhere to hang out. Barbara was truly a Wonder Woman to us all. She made sure she was at every game and event for her grandkids. She was their biggest fan!! Sundays, during football season, when there was a Seahawks game to watch, she was with the family yelling at the t.v. She was an avid gardener, with lush greenery and flowers both inside and outside her home. A home that was open to everyone. Her love seemed to give everyone and everything around her an extra boost to their lives. Barbara’s greatest gift though, was her strength, wisdom and love of her family. She went on all the trips with her daughter and grandkids, hiked, camped, etc. If there was an adventure Barb was there. She will be so deeply missed and her absence will be felt for always. We love you mom/gram!
Barbara was preceded in death by her Mom, Doris King, Father, William King, Sister, Judy Epps, Brother in Law, Jim Epps, Brother, Michael King, BFF, Auntie Pam, Grandma Kay