Former Bainbridge Island resident Molly Virginia Barnett, age 58, died Sept. 26 at her Olympia home with her family at her side after a battle with cancer.

She was born May 23, 1947, in Seattle, to Arthur and Virginia Barnett.

She studied at the University of Idaho and also Western Washington University, and earned a master’s degree in psychology at Gonzaga University.

Most recently, she was a counselor at Steilacoom High School where she was devoted to her students.

She was extremely active in the Society of Friends, and these Quaker beliefs were the roots of her compassion and kindness.

Besides Bainbridge Island, she also lived in New York, Priest River, Idaho, Taholah, Wash., and her favorite place, the “Bay House” in Olympia.

She is survived by her husband Denny Bolton; sons Chris and Erik Falter; grandchildren, Michael, Reilly and Ally; her mother, Virginia; three brothers, Fred, Gordon and John, and their families; and many more friends and relatives.

A celebration of her life will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at Steilacoom High School in Steilacoom, with friends and family encouraged to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Washington Chapter, by phone to (800) FIGHTMS, or online at greaterwainfo@nmsswas.org.