Barbara Ann Wanamaker-Beadle

Barbara Ann Wanamaker-Beadle, age 57, of Mill Creek, passed away suddenly before her time on October 21, 2008. Barbara was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 3rd, 1951 to Robert Babcock and Marie Sauer Babcock. She grew up on beautiful Lake Minnetonka, and as a teenager, Barb spent much of her time riding horses.

Taking her horse with her, Barb attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri where she graduated with honors.

Barbara lived in Coconut Grove, Florida, Indian Wells, California, as well as Bellevue, Maple Valley, and Mill Creek, Washington, where she was a member at Mill Creek Golf and Country Club.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband John Beadle. Her children, Matthew Wanamaker and his wife Camarin of Everett; Ryan Wanamaker of Seattle; and Brittany Wanamaker of Mill Creek; her step-children, Rick Beadle and his wife Angela of Lynnwood, Kim Beadle of Lynnwood and extended family; her two beautiful granddaughters that she adored more than anything: Francesca and Autumn; and brother Bob Babcock.

Barb was a charismatic personality that made friends easily and touched the lives of many. She will be remembered for h...[more]

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love of animals, her love for music especially The Beach Boys, her unbelievable generosity, her devotion to her husband John. And most of all, Barb will be remembered for the love she had for her children.

Her Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at Mill Creek Country Club Saturday, November 1st at 2:00 pm.