Barbara (Kniss) Jiacoletti, of Wilsonville, OR, passed away peacefully on 1/27/2023 at the age of 81 with her daughter, Dana Jiacoletti, by her side. Dana was her best friend, partner in crime, and one of the biggest joys in her life.
Barbara was raised in Bayard, NE and attended the University of Wyoming where she graduated with a Pharmaceutical degree. She moved to Casper, WY where she met her husband, Jim Jiacoletti. They owned and operated a drug store together.
Barbara took up porcelain painting in which she excelled, eventually winning several awards. She also began teaching porcelain painting, and she was commissioned to design and create several incredible works of art.
Eventually she was drawn to the west coast and the ocean. She settled in Oregon with her daughter. Barbara loved to travel with her daughter they often visited Europe, areas throughout the Pacific Northwest, and many other far flung destinations.
Everyone who knew Barbara recognized what a sweet, loving, witty and intelligent woman she was. She brought light and joy to everyone she encountered. Everyone feels blessed to have known her and all will miss her more than words can say.
Barbara is survived by her daughter Dana Jiacoletti, her brother Gary Kniss, and nieces Valerie Kienzle and Vicki Anderson. She was preceded in death by her mother Emma Kniss, father Pete Kniss, and husband Jim Jiacoletti.

Please join me in Celebrating the Life of my Mom,
Barbara Jiacoletti

Celebration of Life to be held May 19th, 2023 || 1-4pm McMenamins Old Church 30340 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070 Open to all family & friends

The event will be held in the church behind McMenamins and light bites, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served open house style, a few words may be spoken around 3pm

Contributions in memory of Barbara Jiacoletti can be made to Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research