Barbara Jean Holden's Obituary
Barbara Jean Holden, age 83, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at a local hospital, following a brief illness. She was born September 23, 1929 in Detroit, MI to William A. and Clara E. (Taube) Holden. She resided in the Detroit area most of her life and was employed as a manager for Salvation Army retail stores before coming to Muskegon in 2000. She enjoyed casinos, traveling and watching westerns on TV. She is survived by her son, James R. (Janice) Holden of Norton Shores; 1 sister, Elaine R. Holden of Muskegon; 4 grandchildren, Michelle (Mark) Makowski, James (Jessica) Holden, Aaron (Jennifer) Hartman and Cari Hartman; 8 great-grandchildren and 1 special granddaughter, Tracy Troeger. There will be no service or visitation at this time. Those desiring an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604. Arrangements by: The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444.
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