Barbara Jean Mowry, 83, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Saturday, December 27. She was born in Ventura, California to Thomas Paul and Lillie A. (Brannam) Hood.

Barbara worked for many years and retired from Linn County Mental Health Center in Sweet Home.

Barbara was a member of the Harvest Christian Center in Sweet Home. She was a past Elkette and part of a wood carving group, an oil painting group, and a quilting group. Barbara enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Anything she tried, she did well.

She is survived by: her husband, Ian Mowry (Retired Air Force T/Sgt); seven children, Elizabeth Ann Griffin of Baker City, Randy Coleman of Ventura, California, Shelly Stuart of Bend, Paul Coleman of Albany, Rick Coleman of Sweet Home, Robert Coleman of Thousand Oaks, California, and Tammy Coleman of Hubbard; brother, Tom Hood of Lompoc, California; 30 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Pat Bradley (2012).

A memorial service is planned for 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 2, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.