In memory of

Barbara "Barb" Ann DeCaro (Gotschall)

Arlington, WA

June 8, 1954 - April 11, 2026

Jun 8, 1954 - Apr 11, 2026

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In memory of

Barbara "Barb" Ann DeCaro (Gotschall)

Passed

April 11, 2026
Born

June 8, 1954
Resided

Arlington, WA

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Please consider a gift to Northwest Infant Survival Alliance Sids Foundation of Washington.

$450.00

Raised by 5 people

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We will be having a ceremony to celebrate Barb's life. It will be at a later date as we work through her affairs. Information will be provided through this website.

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Long term, please join us in our quest to have a Seattle park named for her to honor a lifetime of dedicated service to beautifying the outdoors for everyone to enjoy.

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Barbara DeCaro (1954 - 2026), a deeply loved woman by any who knew her, left the land of the living on April 11, 2026.

A native of Fort Wayne, IN, longtime resident of Seattle, and recent resident of Arlington, Barbara will be celebrated for her indelible spirit, stewardship of parks, world travel, loyalty, kinship, and beloved family. Barbara's life was a testament to the desire to see it all, learn, teach and the power of …

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We will have a celebration of Barb's life, likely in Seattle and in Fort Wayne, IN. It will be later as we handle her affairs. Information will be provided through this website with advance notice for travel considerations.