Barbara Ellen Belieu Obituary (2023)

Barbara E. Belieu, of Yakima, Washington, passed away on October 1, 2023, and is now reunited with her husband, Marvin, in heaven. Barbara was born on October 13, 1934, in Corona, California, to Carey and Minnie (Tomer) Reed. She moved to Yakima with her family around the age of eight. She was a graduate of Yakima High School and went on to college to get her nursing degree. She was an RN for over 40 years. Barbara married Marvin Belieu on June 7, 1958, and together they raised three children, Shellie, Darryn, and Serena. She was a member of the Central Assembly of God for over 55 years. When she wasnt working or going to church, you could find her outside gardening. She loved her roses and other flowers around her home. She also enjoyed going to Seaside with her kids, and later on her grandchildren. She was very involved with all her grandkids sporting events, and loved taking them swimming and to the movies. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Belieu, parents, Carey and Minnie Reed, and brothers, Carey (Linda) Reed, and Dennis (Becky) Reed. She is survived by her children, Shellie Johnson, Darryn Belieu, and Serena Kalkowski, her grandchildren, Chaz (Ellen) Johnson, Bryce (Dina) Johnson, Devon Johnson, Destiny (Taylor) Vanderwood, and Kassidy Kalkowski, her nine great-grandchildren, Rayanne, Jadyn, Lyric, Quinten, Reggie, Carter, Jamilah, Houston, and Naadia, sisters, Beulah (Wayne) Hollingshead, Sue (Bruce) Johnson, Jacque Reed, Julie Reed, and sister-in-law, Lillian (Harry) Belieu. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.