Barbara came to work for Butterworth Arthur A. Wright in October of 2000, as a receptionist. She had retired seven years earlier as a district manager, for a large retail variety store, covering five states. Barbara truly loves meeting with families, says she wishes she had done this 50 years ago and acknowledges it might not have been as meaningful.

I have worked in the funeral business for 25 years and enjoy working at Butterworth A. Wright Chapel on Queen Anne in heart of Seattle. When I’m not volunteering in the community I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

I started working in the funeral business 3 years ago as the administrative assistant and have enjoyed every minute of it. I really like being able to help the families during their time of need. During my time off I enjoy being at the ocean even on a rainy day with my dogs and family.

Tom Hughes was born and raised on a farm and ranch on the Idaho/Montana border. He actually could ride a horse before he could walk. He graduated from the University of Idaho in 1976 and mannaged a cattle ranch in the Twin Bridges area of Montana for 10 years before graduating from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science in 1987. He has worked in Montana, Oregon, and moved to Washington in 1993, where he calls Renton home

James Mar: Jimmy Known as “Uncle Jimmy” in the Chinese community. Jim has been serving the Chinese community in Seattle for BAW since 1946. Jim most often meets with families in the international District. A firm believer of Chinese tradition he is able to assist the younger generation in the customs of their culture. BAW serves a large number of Chinese families, primarily because of Jimmy’s loyalty and involvement in the c

I have been employed as a funeral arranger intern since 2007 working with Uncle Jimmy helping the families in the Chinese community I find this very rewarding.