Barbara passed away on November 19, 2021 at Cascade Valley Hospital with her family by her side. Barbara was born in Standish Michigan to Charles & Maudie March in 1941. Graduated from Waterford High School, Waterford Michigan Class of 1959. Married Gary Kent Cushman on July 18, 1959. Barbara raised her 2 daughters, Kimberly and Kristin and continued her education at Studied at University of the State of New York Regents and Studied Nursing at Excelsior College and became a RN. When Barbara and Gary moved to Washington she took a position at Cascade Valley Hospital where she worked for 24 years until she retired. She was blessed to have allot of former co-workers care for her prior to her passing. Barbara belonged to the Red Hat Society, she cherished the friendships and was a past member of Eastern Star. Barbara's Granddaughter Alyssa was the sparkle in her eye's and smile on her face and made her so very proud to know she was following in her footsteps.