Barbara Ann Wise

A celebration of Barbara's life will be held in the Yamhill-Carlton High School cafeteria on March 29th, 2026 at 2pm. Barbara passed suddenly of natural causes on Feb. 11, 2025. She was 72 years old. Born on September 9, 1952, in Newberg, Oregon, Barbara was the second of three daughters born to Attilio Carlo Dare and Estella Marie Klohs. She graduated from Newberg High School in 1970. She was a talented horsewoman and attended 4H summer school at OSU in 1966. She later attended Huntlea Horse Center in Tennessee and earned accreditation as a riding instructor. In 1971 she married John Raymond Hill. They welcomed a daughter, Trisha Ann, in 1972 and relocated to Yamhill. Barbara had many talents and interests. Shortly after her daughter was born, she signed up for leather working classes in Newberg, which grew into a love of buying and selling horse tack, a hobby that continued throughout her life. Barbara worked at View Master in Beaverton for several years, beginning in 1975. In 1979, Barbara began her career with the Yamhill School District. She started in the lunch room, later moving to the Learning Resource Center. She subsequently developed her skills in Information Technology and spent much of her remaining career at YSD in various IT roles. In 1980 Barbara and John divorced, Barbara and Trisha remaining in Yamhill in the family home. Barbara later met Kevin Leroy Wise, and they were married on the property in 1984. Kevin and Barb were avid hunters throughout their marriage, and spent many falls and winters hunting and enjoying the outdoors with family and friends until their divorce in 1995. Barb had a passion for helping children and working with horses and was a 4H leader for many years. During this time, she helped guide many young people including many of her daughter's friends. She shared her love of horsemanship and the outdoors with her daughter, and they spent countless hours working with and training horses together. Many weekends were spent riding together, along the beach and on the trails. Her patience and kindness were exemplary. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Attilio and Estella, as well as her sisters Mary and Susan. She is survived by her daughter Trisha Hunley, son in law, Art Hunley, and her grandson Spencer Hunley. Barbara was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.

Barbara Ann Wise

September 9, 1952 - February 11, 2025