Barbara Jeane Aten McGraw, 82, of Richland, WA died Wednesday, November 27, 2002, at Kadlec Hospital, Richland.  She was born September 13, 1920, Rawlings, Wyoming.

Mrs. McGraw lived in the Tri-Cities 24 years and worked for Lancaster Gifts in Richland.  She attended Central United Protestant Church.

Barbara was a loving mom and an officer’s wife in the Air Force for 25 years.  She has spent the past 15 years traveling the world on her favorite cruise line, Holland America.

Most recently she has lived at Alterra Wynwood Assisted Living where she enjoyed keeping the staff on their toes!

Barbara is survived by daughter, Mollie McGraw Tulley of Bainbridge Island, WA and son-in-law, James Tulley; son, Charles Aten McGraw of Madres, OR and daughter-in-law, Marge McGraw; 4 grandchildren, Zach 23, Riley 16, Kathleen 14 and Madeline 15; and her loving caregiver, Ruthie Robertson.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Miriam Aten Ledford of San Antonio, TX and a son, John R. McGraw.

Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2002, at Einan’s Funeral Home.  Inurnment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.