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Trudy was always such a joy to be around. I think of her often.
Laura Wickham
February 03, 2024 | Friend


Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dec 13, 1919 – Jan 11, 2024 (Age 104)
Early, Gertrude "Trudy" Barbee12/13/1919 - 1/11/2024Kalamazoo, MIGertrude "Trudy" Barbee Early, 104 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at Heritage Community on January 11, 2024. She was born on December 13, 1919, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harold and Elnora Wilcox. She graduated from Western...
Read MoreTrudy was always such a joy to be around. I think of her often.
Laura Wickham
February 03, 2024 | Friend
My condolences to the Early family. Gertrude was my teacher at Oakwood Elementary School. Ronald Boelman
Ronald Boelman
January 28, 2024 | School
When I was Postmaster´s secretary I had a few occasions to speak with Trudy on the phone. She was a lovely woman and I´ve thought of her off and on throughout the last several years. She had a long and wonderful life and I´m happy to say it was a joy speaking with her.
Penny Sundman
January 21, 2024 | Friend
Carole, I can still remember your mother as my teacher and her classroom on the lower level of Oakwood Elementary. As I recall she was very nice to my brother and me. You and your family have my sympathy.
Garry Boelman
January 20, 2024 | School
Trudy was an absolute joy to know! I will always hold fond memories of her dancing. Much love to the family with the loss of such an extraordinary woman!
Melissa D
January 19, 2024 | Friend