Barbara Ricker

Barbara Ricker's Memorial Service has been rescheduled from May 31st, 2013 to April 27th, 2013 at 11:00. Many attendees could only attend on a Saturday. Same location - Grand Rapids First (Assembly) Church.
Melanie Ward 616-457-3895

I know you wanted us to celebrate! albeit,a little weak in the knees,we'll do it! Your positiveness,surefootedness,and daily prayers sustained our very lives. Your concern for others, taught us how to give without even trying. but,most of all your guidance and class,taught US how to be fine human beings. Will our souls meet again? yes.WE have to.I want back that piece of my heart that journeyed away with you.You taught me well I WONT forget?... I am who I am.... because of you...so I raise my...

Barb, I can't wait to see you again! As I know we will be together for eternity in Heaven! Thanks for being so comical at times when we would blow bubbles together at Lake Michigan.
Love Forever, Your little sister, Terri.

To My Mother:
Missing you is really tough, but I feel selfish knowing you are in such an incredible place. Your vision of the Virgin Mary and Heaven that you experienced 6 days before you died has brought comfort to your children. Can't wait to see you in Heaven Perhaps God will have a mansion we can all share with a wing for each member of the family. Then we can all be together again just like you wanted!
Love Always,

Grandma, Thank you for being such a devoted woman of God and passing this love on to all of us! You were such a positive force in all of our lives, and even though you are momentarily gone from our sight, I know that we will dance with you in Heaven someday. You are finally at peace and are where your heart has always been! I miss you already and words can never explain what you meant to me :) I love you!!

Melanie: My heartfelt sympathy to you & your family. May you find support thru faith, friends, siblings, spouse at this difficult time; & may you hold tight , as a daughter, the precious memories of your mom. In deepest sympathy, Elaine

So sorry for your loss. I remember your mom as being such a beautiful woman. Always dressed so nice and always with a kind word to us.

Mom, we will miss you here on earth. But will be together again someday. Enjoy your time with Dad and your parents in heaven. You were the best caring and loving mother that any son could ever ask for. You did your god given duty of raising 6 beautifull children! We all love you!