Barbara Brundage

Barbara B. Brundage October 14, 1929 to June 18, 2024 Wenatchee, WA Barbara passed away peacefully at her home on June 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on October 14, 1929, in Helena, Montana, to her parents, Alice Marie Balfour Brown and Edward O'Brien Brown. In 1941, her family moved from Montana to Anacortes, WA. Barbara graduated from Anacortes High School in 1948. She then enrolled in the nursing program at Gonzaga University in 1948, becoming the first of three women to attend Gonzaga and graduate with a degree as a registered nurse. While attending Gonzaga, Barbara met the love of her life, Jack Brundage, who was home on leave from the Marine Corps. It was love at first sight. They were married for 69 beautiful years. After their children, Linda and Debbie were born, Jack and Barb decided to sell their business, Columbia Construction, and move to Leavenworth, WA. There, Jack started working for the Chelan County PUD, and Barb worked at Cascade General Hospital and eventually St. Anthony's Hospital in Wenatchee. Later in life, the girls graduated, moved out, and started their own lives. Jack and Barb could retire and start a new chapter in their lives, which was beautiful and never dull. They built their dream home at Bayern Village, bought a motor home, and traveled extensively throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. They stayed for a time in San Felipe and loved it so much that they purchased a winter home on the ocean. They eventually sold and purchased a winter haven in Yuma, AZ. Faith was a very important part of Barbara's life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mom never missed mass. Even when traveling, Dad always found the Catholic church, so Mom could attend mass. To sum up, Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and friend who always put her family's needs ahead of her own. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her legacy of love, kindness, and strength will live on in the hearts of those lives she touched. Barbara is survived by her daughter Linda Wood and Tony Silva, grandchildren Jennifer, Joshua, Justin, and Emily, and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Brundage, and daughter, Debbie Manasco. Thank you to Tony and cousin Marc for always being there. Linda lived with Jack and Barbara for 3 years so they could remain in the comfort of their home until their passing. I could not have done it without Tony, Marc, and the Hospice angels, specifically Stacy, Angela, and Don. A memorial service will be held for Barbara at St. Joseph Catholic Church on August 30, 2024, at 11 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Wenatchee City Cemetery and a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to honor Barbara with donations to Confluence Hospice at: Confluence Health Foundation C/O Hospice 526 N. Chelan Ave Suite A Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 436-6275 Arrangements are through Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee & Cashmere.

Barbara Brundage

October 14, 1929 - June 18, 2024