Barbara "Bobbie Sue" Lavin, age 63.
Beloved wife of Michael Lavin. Dear mother of Amanda (David) Greenheck, Melissa Lavin, and Jennifer Lavin. Proud grandmother of Sadie. Cherished sister of Debbie (Larry) Gilhooly, Linda Joahimthal, the late Cathy Joahimthal, and the late Billy Joahimthal. Fond sister-in-law of Richard (Lynda) Lavin, Rhonda Tadelman, and Caryn (Henry) Kedzierski. Treasured aunt of Larry, Michael, Samantha, Carson, Mitchell, Mackenna, Haley, and Casey.
Barbara was a devoted wife and loving mother whose strength, intelligence, and warmth touched everyone who knew her. She dedicated 40 years of her life to the VA as the Chief Biomedical Engineer at several veterans' hospitals, including 34 years at the North Chicago VA Medical Center, where she mentored, trained, and inspired countless colleagues, many of whom remained in close contact with her throughout the years. Brilliant and an avid reader, Barbara combined sharp wit with a tough East Coast spirit. In her younger years, she was a competitive swimmer who competed at the national level. Friends and loved ones instinctively turned to her for advice and guidance, and she maintained deep friendships with many from her childhood, staying close even across great distances. She took immense pride in her daughters and granddaughter, celebrating their achievements with boundless love. Her legacy of wisdom, loyalty, and devotion to family will live on in all who were privileged to know her.
Memorial service Friday, December 12th, 2 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road), Buffalo Grove. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
Beloved wife of Michael Lavin. Dear mother of Amanda (David) Greenheck, Melissa Lavin, and Jennifer Lavin. Proud grandmother of Sadie. Cherished sister of Debbie (Larry) Gilhooly, Linda Joahimthal, the late Cathy Joahimthal, and the late Billy Joahimthal. Fond sister-in-law of Richard (Lynda) Lavin, Rhonda Tadelman, and Caryn (Henry) Kedzierski. Treasured aunt of Larry, Michael, Samantha, Carson, Mitchell, Mackenna, Haley, and Casey.
Barbara was a devoted wife and loving mother whose strength, intelligence, and warmth touched everyone who knew her. She dedicated 40 years of her life to the VA as the Chief Biomedical Engineer at several veterans' hospitals, including 34 years at the North Chicago VA Medical Center, where she mentored, trained, and inspired countless colleagues, many of whom remained in close contact with her throughout the years. Brilliant and an avid reader, Barbara combined sharp wit with a tough East Coast spirit. In her younger years, she was a competitive swimmer who competed at the national level. Friends and loved ones instinctively turned to her for advice and guidance, and she maintained deep friendships with many from her childhood, staying close even across great distances. She took immense pride in her daughters and granddaughter, celebrating their achievements with boundless love. Her legacy of wisdom, loyalty, and devotion to family will live on in all who were privileged to know her.
Memorial service Friday, December 12th, 2 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road), Buffalo Grove. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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