Barbara Ann Garrett, of Kamloops, BC, passed away on April 4, 2023, just short of her 72nd birthday.
She was born in Great Falls, Montana, to Shirley and Bill Knight – the oldest of their 10 children. The family moved to Fort St. John in 1962, where the family started a farm, and then moved to Kamloops in 1967, where she went to Kam High and spent the rest of her adult life.
She was married to Eric and devoted those early years to raising her four children, supporting and managing multiple businesses they ran, and running a small hobby farm at their home on Pratt Road and then Campbell Creek in Barnhartvale. Once her children had grown, she worked in insurance and in real estate. She was an active member of the Dallas-Barnhartvale Baptist Church and volunteered with 4H, Toastmasters, the Pregnancy Care Centre and served her community.
She enjoyed many activities in her younger years and was determined as she faced the challenges of life with Multiple Sclerosis. We are grateful to the staff and residents of The Hamlets for their care of her over these past years. Barb is survived by her four children and their partners: Edi Torrans (Jeff), Cameron Garrett (Sara), Jordon Garrett (Jennifer) and Ben Garrett (Dioselys). She had nine grandchildren, including Justin, Joe, Kaiden, Harper, Reid, Iver, Alejandro, Linnea, Juliette and one more expected in June 2023. She is also survived by her sisters, brothers, and many extended family members who will miss her dearly.
