Barbara Lois Kamps took a big breath and met her heavenly father on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. She embodied joyfulness and kindness, but was she ever boisterous. She loved life and everyone she met.
Barb was born in Bellingham on Oct. 15, 1946, to parents Herman and Priscilla (Noteboom) Vander Griend.
Barb and Leroy “Lee” Kamps were married in June 1967. Together they were self-employed at Lee’s Appliance Repair. She was the gal in the office and the one whom everyone talked to.
Barb graduated from cosmetology school and did many ladies’ hair in Lynden. She enjoyed crocheting, road trips, time with the kids and grandkids, fancy work and painting. Barb loved chickens and collected many chicken items.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Herman (Priscilla) Vander Griend; brother Dennis Vander Griend; grandsons Andrew Kamps and Benjamin Kamps; and great-grandson Noah Carter.
She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her husband, Leroy; children Darrin (Maria) Kamps, Jeff (Jill) Kamps, Brad (Anne) Kamps and Stefanie (Anthony) Medawar; grandchildren Emilee (Cody) Stacy, Tyler Kamps, Lauren (Jordan) Carter, Jacob (Aly) Kamps, Ashley Kamps, James Thomas and Kaitlyn Lucerne; and great-grandchild Quinn Carter.
You are invited to join family and friends for Barb’s memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in Faith Community Church, 586 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Lynden.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Ebenezer Christian School, 9390 Guide Meridian Rd., Lynden, WA 98264.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
