Barbara Jeanne Sleasman passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 74. Barbara was born on April 30, 1945, to Leo and Regina Colson and resided in South Bend, Washington.
Barbara went to Grays Harbor College, where she met the love of her life, Laurence “Lon” Sleasman. The couple married on Oct. 9, 1965, in South Bend, Washington. They built their first home in Pacific Beach, Washington, and lived there until they moved to their forever home in Ocosta, Washington, in 1978. There they raised three children, Lisa, Allen and Leslie.
Throughout the years, the family spent time camping, fishing, hunting and panning for gold. Barbara loved taking pictures of their adventures along the way. Barbara was passionate about gardening and spent many hours working in her yard. She was always busy doing something, rarely any idle time. Even in her 70s she was set on doing things herself.
Barbara was the best wife, mother and grandmother you could ask for. Barbara will be forever missed and loved.
She is survived by her husband, Lon Sleasman, at the family home, her three children and their spouses, Lisa Hurd (Donny), Allen Sleasman (Heidi) and Leslie Torgerson (Terry), her six grandchildren, Matthew Hurd, Jacob Hurd, Natalie Hurd, Savanah Sleasman, Kaitlyn Torgerson and Tyrus Torgerson, as well as three step-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Leo Colson, her mother, Regina Colson, and a brother, Kenneth Colson.
Over the years she worked at Coast Oyster, Washington Crab and Ocean Spray.
The family requests donations in Barbara’s name be sent to the American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 5th Street in Hoquiam.
Please join the family for the funeral service and celebration of Barbara’s life to be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at the Immanuel Baptist Church, 1200 Soule Avenue in Hoquiam with Pastor W. Kent Gravley officiating.
Please take a few moments of your time to record your comments for the family by signing the online register at www.colemanmortuary.net.
