Barbara Lynn Gillingham
September 7, 1944 - February 12, 2022
Barbara Lynn Gillingham, of Spokane, passed away on February 12, 2022, of heart failure. She was surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on September 7, 1944, to Edgar and Geneva Klaus in Grangeville, Idaho. She married David G. Raczykowski, and together they had six children. In 1985 Barbara married James Gillingham and they remained together for 37 years until her passing. Together they built a wonderful life, enjoying camping, garage sales, gardening, yard work, and many other adventures, always with family by their side. Barbara was the true matriarch of the family and her holiday gatherings were legendary events that will never be forgotten. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Geneva, and sister Marilynn Stamper. She is survived by her husband James, her children, David Raczykowski, Lori (Tom) Billingsley, Doreen (Joe) Dennis, Daniel (Kristin) Raczykowski, Gene (Nicki) Raczykowski, and Edgar (Alissa) Raczykowski, her sister Jane Clark of Lewiston, Idaho, eight stepchildren (Tina, Barry, Laura, Carmen, Naomi, Tabitha, Moana, and Denver), and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. There will be a service for Barbara on Sunday, February 20 at 1:00 p.m. at Cheney Funeral Chapel, 1632 W. 1st St., Cheney, WA. Reception to follow.
Barbara Lynn Gillingham, of Spokane, passed away on February 12, 2022, of heart failure. She was surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on September 7, 1944, to Edgar and Geneva Klaus in Grangeville, Idaho. She married David G. Raczykowski,... View Obituary & Service Information