Barbara Bruce

Dear Laurie "Waudie" & Sue "Susie", I just left a long-winded letter about Barbie on the other site - www.michigancremation.com, (because I felt it was too lengthy to attach here, but will also send it to you via email)... Meanwhile, until you have time to read it, I thought I would leave a shorter message here... I wanted to let you know that on this day 7-13-24, the 63rd the anniversary of Barbie's birth, I am thinking of you, and am sending my best thoughts & prayers in regard to...

Dear Sue and Laurie... I just now learned of Barbie's passing. I'm so sorry. You girls were our across the street babysitters for many year...taking turns! You were all beautiful sweethearts! We went to several of Barbie's gymnastic meets! Patrick and Wendy join me in sending our deepest sympathy. I know she will be missed but forever in your hearts. Sending love to you and your families. Darlene Umphrey

I am saddened to hear of Barb´s passing. Please accept my condolences, Sue, Laurie, and Sarah. I pray your wonderful memories of Barb ease the heartbreak you feel. I knew Barb from Breton Downs days through high school and was honored to be her gymnastics and cheerleading teammate in middle school and diving teammate in high school. Oh my gosh, her laugh! We shared so many fun & funny times at practices. To this day, I still hear her laugh and it makes me smile. Rest In Peace, my friend.

My heart is heavy for you Laurie, Sue and Sarah, the kids too. I will miss Barbie but will cherish the memories.

Baldwin River

My deepest sympathy to Sue and Laurie. I will always remember Barb starting back in elementary school. I loved the summer days we went to Heather Downs to swim or playing with her dog, Ringo. He always followed her to school. Then, being teammates at East Grand Rapids swimming and diving. We shared our love of the water either at her cottage on Lake Michigan or my cottage on the Baldwin river. I am blessed to have had some wonderful memories through all these years. I will miss you my friend.

My mom called me with the news of Barbs death. We shared some memories and stories about Barbie over the phone, both happy and sad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

This is a very sad milestone indeed. Barb was such a sparkly slice of life and I´m glad I knew her all those years, dating back to Breton Downs. I have good memories of Barb from our childhood; I am very sorry for her loss and for yours.