BARBARA JEAN GOOD SHAW ~ Class of 1972
May 10, 1954 - November 12, 2009



Barbara passed away on November 12, 2009. She was born May 10, 1954 in Youngstown, OH. She moved many times as a child settling in Richland where she attended Carmichael Junior High and graduated in 1972 from Columbia High School (RHS).

In December 1972, she became Barbara Shaw marrying Gregory, ending up in West Richland, WA. She had a deep dedication to raising her three children, helping them succeed to their fullest capacity. She enjoyed being outdoors, playing in the dirt, attending to her garden and rose bushes. She enjoyed spending time at Cannon Beach, riding her motorcycle and flying.

Since 1997, Barbara loved her work with Ben-Franklin Transit (BFT) Dial-A-Ride. She took great joy in providing transportation and care to clients and creating friendships with riders and co-workers, especially her friend and mentor Mr. Bob Harris. Prior to BFT, she was a co-owner of P&K Towing with her husband.

The joys of her life were her three grandchildren. She also took great pleasure watching her children succeed in their chosen careers. She loved her best friend and lil' sis Bibi.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Greg; children Stacey, Travis (wife Shalina) and Brian (wife Jill) and her grandchildren, Hunter, Jillian and Lennon. She is also survived by her parents Elmer Good (father), Elizabeth (mother) and Richard Widmer; siblings Vivian ('74), Kathy, Mark and Michael; in-laws: Florrie, Eileen, Byron, Edward and Eve Shaw; nieces and nephews: Pamela, RustyLee, Granger, Michael, Daniel and Katy, as well as her Aunt Pat and Uncle Jim.

All are invited to a memorial service being held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 2:00pm located at Einan's Funeral Home, Sunset Event Center in Richland, WA.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Barbara's name to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center.

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