Elizabeth "Betty" Barnhard's Obituary
Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Barnhard, age 87, passed away Tuesday evening, October 18, 2005. She was born on April 2, 1918 to Albert and Sena (Keur) Medendorp in Muskegon. On May 29, 1941 she married Robert L. Barnhard in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on August 16, 1999. Mrs. Barnhard was a member of the former First Reformed Church where she directed two children’s choirs for 29 years, and was a member of the Ladies Guild. She was active in the Seniors Program at Orchard View and was a member of the Muskegon Public Schools Retirees Association. She had a great love for music and enjoyed playing the piano. SURVIVORS include 1 son, Norman (Sally) Barnhard of Escondido, CA; 2 grandchildren Denita (Kevin) Pressley and Brooks (Christine) Barnhard, both of CA; 3 great-grandchildren, Lauren and Kaitlyn Pressley and Brynn Barnhard. 2 Sisters, Frances Haken of Muskegon, Artis (Tom) Nummerdor of Norton Shores, 1 brother, C.J. (Ruth) Medendorp of Coldwater, 1 sister-in-law, Doris Medendorp. She also was preceded in death by 1 brother, John Medendorp. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Saturday at the Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210 with Rev. Steven Hyma officiating. VISITATION with Mrs. Barnhard’s family will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Youth Ministries at Hope Reformed Church. Private burial will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com
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