Barbara Jean (Long) Grieve

Barbara Jean Grieve, 90, a resident of the Forest Grove community passed away Thursday afternoon, November 26, 2015 at Regina's Foster Care Home in Hillsboro.

Barbara was born on June 1, 1925 in Seattle, WA. She was one of ten children born to Clifford and Teresa (Vanderzanden) Long. She was raised and received her education in Seattle graduating from Highline High School with the Class of 1943.

Following school Barbara moved to Portland, OR and started working as a secretary

She moved to California in the 1950's and started working for GM as a secretary and eventually moved into accounting and underwriting. It was while in California Barbara met Eugene Carl Grieve and they were married on November 18, 1978 in Reno NV. Following their marriage they made their home in Ft Brags, CA. While living on the coast Barbara and Eugene started commercial salmon fishing a business they operated until 1988 when they sold their boat. In 2005 they moved to Forest Grove. Eugene passed away on November 14, 2007 and Barbara continued to live independently until this past couple of years due to her health.

Among her interest she enjoyed the outdoors, bowling and square dancing with her husband. Barbara also was an accomplished seamstress and made all of her square dancing dresses. As a young lady Barbara was an accomplished figure skater having competed in the Pacific NW.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene, a daughter; Saundra Lynn Cox, four siblings; Paul Long, Boyd Long, Donald Long and Virginia Beach and her parents.

Survivors include her only grandson; Michael J. Cox of Forest Grove, OR, five siblings; Stan Long of North Plains, Gloria Bejelke of Mesa, AZ, Chris Long of Hillsboro, OR, Jane Long of Portland, OR, Teresa Doll of Castro Valley, CA.

The family suggest donations in Barbara's name to Forest Grove Senior Center