Lois Jean BARICH 

74, Born July 24, 1928 in Morenci, AZ. Passed away peacefully February 
10, 2003 in Ellensburg, WA. Lois graduated from Olympic Junior College 
in 1948 and the Virginia Mason School of Nursing in 1951. As a 
registered nurse, Lois shared her caring and gentle manner with all those 
she had the privilege of serving. She retired form Virginia Mason Clinic 
and devoted her time to family, friends, and her love of gardening. 
Beloved wife for 50 years of Joseph E. Barich, Sr. Loving mother of 
Catherine Powers (Michael), Janet Mitchell (Donald E.), Mark Barich 
(Tara), Leslie Barich and Joseph E. Barich, Jr. Devoted grandmother of 
Ian, Brian, Christopher, Cheryl Anne, Benjamin and Crystal. Survived by 
sisters Dora Dichtenmiller and Margeurite Hartman (Kenton.) Viewing 
form 3 - 5:30 p.m. February 14, 2003 at Steward & Williams Funeral 
Home, 301 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA. Recitation of the Rosary 
at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 401 S. Willow Street, 
Ellensburg, WA. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 
February 15, 2003 at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Graveside 
Services to follow in Rosly, WA.; St. Barbara's Lodge. In lieu of flowers, 
the family suggests memorials to Hospice Friends or HomeCare of Kittitas 
Valley Hospice, 302 E. Second Ave., Ellensburg, WA 98926. 
Arrangements by Steward & Williams, Ellensburg, WA. 

Published in print on 2/12/2003. 
Seattle Times