Barbara Jean Schut Obituary (2023)

Barbara Jean (Chapman) Schut went Home to be in the presence of her Savior, because of her faith in Him, on Saturday, July 1, 2023. She was born on September 30, 1946, in Kennewick, Washington. Her parents were Grant and Margaret Chapman. Her sister, Ginny, joined the family six years later. Barb grew up in Kennewick, attending all twelve years of school there, graduating in 1964. In 1965, she attended Eastern Washington State College, majoring in music for one year before changing to nursing. She attended school in the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla and received her ADN to become a Registered Nurse. She worked at several hospitals and nursing homes in the Valley during her nursing career, with her favorite being Labor and Delivery at Yakima Memorial. While living in Grandview, she became very involved in raising Appaloosa horses and was a member of the Central Washington Appaloosa Club. She loved animals, cats, dogs, chickens, and horses. On December 6, 1980, she married Stanley Schut at Grandview Presbyterian, joining with his sons Lorne, Braden, and Sean. They settled in Yakima, with David and Matthew coming along later. Barb started attending Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) around 1987 and loved studying Gods Word. She invited many to join her in discovering the truths of Scripture. She faithfully served in various BSF positions until 2020. They attended church at East Valley Reformed, West Side Church, and Trinity Nazarene. Barb was a leader for the Country Bunch 4-H club, Spring 4-H Cat Show, Yakima and Grandview Fairs Cat Superintendent. Music was a big part of her life, singing in Bel Canto, loving hymns, listening to music, and singing along. A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Nazarene in Yakima, Washington, on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 1:00 pm. Family and friends are asked to bring a favorite potluck dish to share after the service. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Memorial Service Trinity Nazarene Church Thursday, July 20, 2023 1:00 PM 2805 Englewood Ave Yakima, WA 98902