Obituary of Anne Larson Yarbrough

Anne Larson Yarbrough, age 65, passed away into the arms of our Lord on Friday, May 2, 2014, at her home in Olympia, Washington. With the support of Hospice, and care from her husband, children, and sisters, Anne’s passing was peaceful. Anne was born on October 5, 1948, in Vancouver, Washington, to Robert and Berniece Larson. She lived in Vancouver, Washington, Montesano, Washington, Huntington, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, and Olympia. Anne was a 1966 graduate of North Thurston High School and attended Centralia Community College. Anne married her husband, Bill Yarbrough, on June 17, 1967, and raised five children. Anne retired after 25 years of service on May 1, 2013. She worked for the Washington State Energy Office, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Washington State Libraries where her final job was an LSTA Grants Manager, Library Development. Anne enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, annual outings with her late mother and sisters, and shopping trips with friends. Anne spent years traveling with her husband on their motorcycles, and her great love was boating on Puget Sound with her husband and boating friends. Anne is survived by her husband, Bill; children, William (Michele), Melissa, Byron, Rebekah (William), and Seth (Shannon); 12 grandchildren; and sisters, Chris, Barbara, and Lisa. She was preceded in death by both her parents, and a brother, Paul. Anne was known by her family and friends as a very gentle, loving, compassionate, down to earth woman. Anne attended over the years Grace Community Covenant Church and River Ridge Covenant Church. Donations are suggested to World Vision, or River Ridge Covenant Church. Please leave memories of Anne or condolences for her family in the Guestbook below.