Barbara J. Fraser

January 3, 1928 - January 21, 2022

Barbara Jean (Somers) Fraser, age 94, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at The Leila and Cyrus Poppen House in Muskegon, MI. She was born on January 3, 1928, in Muskegon to her parents, Alexander and Barbara (Aerts) Somers. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, she married James Fraser in 1946, and they spent 66 wonderful years together until he preceded her in death in 2013, and they were blessed with seven children. Barbara’s faith was her inspiration, and it guided everything that she did. She was a member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1956, and she was also a long-standing member of the Altar Society. Barbara has met monthly with 12 of her St. Mary’s classmates since 1946. Some of those friends are no longer with us but are lovingly remembered. She also was a volunteer at the Mercy Hospital Gift Shop for 27 years. Barbara was an avid reader, she loved watching the birds at her birdfeeder, and she enjoyed word search and crossword puzzles. She was an excellent cook known for her fantastic butter cookies. Barbara loved spending time with her family, and she was happy to be able to live in her own home until she was 94. Barbara will be lovingly remembered by her children: Kathleen (Dan) Price, Carol (Jerry) Meisch, Greg (Colleen) Fraser, Marybeth “Beth” (Steve) Arnold, and Julie (Douglas) Moyer; 21 grandchildren: Nicholas, Tricia, Brett, Heather, Christopher, Elizabeth, Wendy, Rachael, Annie, Chris, Graham, Nathan, Aidan, Alex, Andrew, Ryan, James, Emily, Dustin, Garret, and Samantha; 41 great-grandchildren, with one great-granddaughter on the way; brother, James (Shirley) Somers; several nieces and nephews; and brothers and sisters in-law. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Alec and Barbara; beloved husband, James; son, Nicholas Fraser; daughter, Veronica “Ronni” (Bob) Fairris; two granddaughters: Sarah Meisch and Corrine Wallace; brother, Tom Somers; sister, Eloda Maxey; A ROSARY for Barbara will be taking place on Tuesday, January 25, at 5:00 PM at the Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441, with VISITATION taking place from 5:30 PM -7:00 PM. The family asks that all attendees wear masks per COVID-19 safety guidelines. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Barbara can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muskegon. The family would like to give special thanks to Barbara’s caregivers, Irish, Cora, and Pam, for their compassion and care. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at sytsemafh.com “We will miss your hugs and love beyond measure, mom. We will take care of each other and be the family you were so proud of. Love you so, mom.”