ROCHA (Huntoon, Anderegg, Collison), BARBARA J. Mrs. Barbara J. Huntoon Anderegg Collison Rocha, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Muskegon. Born December 29, 1930 to Roy and Ann (Fechner) Huntoon, she was a graduate of North Muskegon High School, and was a life resident of the Muskegon area. Barb had been a Dental Assistant for Dr. Kenneth VanHemert, DDS for many years, and was a member of Bethany Christian Reformed Church and the American Legion Auxilliary. Her SURVIVORS include her children, Bruce (Mary) Anderegg and Brenda Howe; grandchildren: Nathan and Sean Howe, Elyssa (Josh) Connell, and Brian Anderegg; a great-granddaughter, Riley Connell, and soon-to-be great-grandson William Connell; and two sisters: Bonnie Sleaford, and Delores (Albert) Meerzo. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Michael Huntoon. Barb enjoyed pulling a fifth-wheel trailer to Texas every winter for many years. She was an accomplished keyboard player and enjoyed music and loved to dance. A CELEBRATION OF BARB'S LIFE will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 1105 Terrace St., with Rev. David Sieplinga officiating. VISITATION will be at the church an hour prior to the service, 10-11 A.M. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon 49442, phone 231-726-5210 is assisting the family. Please visit the family's online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com to leave them a message or find directions.
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My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the whole family! Barbie and I enjoyed many long conversations.She was a very Dear and close friend. She had a heart of gold and now she's walking the streets of gold! Loved and dearly missed!
Ruth Umfleet
May 27, 2015
Gene and I were so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy to your whole family. We are so sorry we were unable to attend her memorial. Peace and comfort to all of you.
Gene and Pam Collison
Ben Collison and Elizabeth Collison
May 26, 2015
Two words from a Latin song at mass, come to my mind to describe Grandmother Barb. They are "Be joyful." Thank you Barb for being joyful and giving joy to your family, grand children and everyone else you touched in life. We can be joyful for knowing you. Keep being joyful in heaven. Peace and thanks, Greg >
Greg Howe
May 21, 2015
To Barb's family: Barb was a wonderful woman. She loved her family, speaking of them often. She was kind, stylish and a good friend. I will miss Barb.
Jessie Pearson
May 16, 2015
Barb was a dear friend here at Pine Grove Manor and will be greatly missed. My condolences and prayers for her family. Rest In Peace, Barb. No more pain!
Hazel Oyer
May 16, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
May 15, 2015
Bruce, Mary and Brenda, Your mother will be missed by so many. She was a good neighbor, and a good friend. It was my honor to have known her. Your family are in my thoughts and prayer.
Mary Judd
May 15, 2015
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