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Barbara David Obituary

DAVID, BARBARA M. Barbara Marie David, of Belmont, age 71, went to be with her savior on Sunday May 11, 2014. She was born on June 6, 1942 to Edward and Beatrice Yon Longcore. She was preceded her in death by her parents as well as her Aunt Marie Longcore. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 52 years Michael; daughter, Cynthia and James Bonner; son, Ronald and Lisa David; four grandchildren, Adam Bonner, Zack Bonner, Emily David, Andrew David; brother, William and Linda Longcore; sister, Linda and Michael Van Oeffelen; brother in law, Gerald and Jane David; several nieces and nephews; many quilting friends. Barb was passionate about quilting and taught many classes over the past 20 years. In addition, she self published three books about Twilling and Redwork. She would like to thank Dr. Mathew Chung, Barb Ogle, Kim Lang, Dr. Marion Oleszkowicz, Vicki Powell, and staffs for their thoughtfulness during her 18 year struggle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 15, 11 AM at the funeral home with Rev. James Collison officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Sparta. Friends may meet the family at the funeral home on Wednesday, 4-8 PM and Thursday one hour prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice. Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home, Sparta www.hesselcheslek.com

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from May 12 to May 13, 2014.

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Pat Schmitt

May 18, 2014

Dear Cindy and family, Your mom (wife, and grandma) was kind, caring and an extremely talented women. She gave much to many, and always was cheerful and showed much courage despite her personal health struggles. My deepest condolences to all of you. She will be missed.

Karen Babcock-Marohn

May 13, 2014

Cindy & Family, I am saddened to learn of your mom's passing. I work with your cousin, Sue. Your mom was a strong lady to have gone thru all she did. May you find comfort in God's love. Karen(Babcock) & Ron Marohn

Margaret Blaauw

May 13, 2014

I am sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I had hoped to attend one of the viewing, but I will be out of town. I will keep you all in my prayers.

David L. Andrus

May 13, 2014

It is a very sobering experience to hear of the passing of a class mate. Allow me to extend my deepest sympathies to Mike and the David family as well as the Longcore family. The brevity of life is sometimes hard to understand.

Bernona Stevens

May 12, 2014

To Mike and all the family, Please know that your wife and mother will always be with you. We will all miss hearing about her adventures of life! For she truly lived her life and gave great joy to others.

May 12, 2014

Dear Linda Mike & family, I am so sorry for your loss. What an example she was too all. And now her heavenly reward. Rest in His beautiful peace Barb. Fondly, Lucy Rasch

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North Ridge Funeral Home (formerly Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home)

88 E Division St PO Box 427, Sparta, MI 49345

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