Jacqueline Ann "Jacque" Baril Bush's Obituary
Jacque (Jacqueline) Baril Bush died on Saturday, January 23, 2021, in Spring Lake, Michigan. She was 80 years old. Jacque was born on March 5, 1940.
She is survived by her six children: Debbie (Edwards) McMillan of Rochester Hills, MI, Kim (Bruce) McElhaney of Spring Lake, MI, Theresa Edwards of Atlanta, GA, Catherine (Dylan) Bunkosky of Royal Oak, MI, Bob (Cheryl) Edwards of Monroe, MI, and Anne Marie (John) Wehling of Rogers, AR; her brother, George (Debbie) Baril; 13 grandchildren: Brian Watson, Brad Watson, Josiah Wehling, Joshua (Sabrina) Wehling, Kelsey Danto, Katelyn McElhaney, Susan (Spencer) Thomson, Jake Edwards, Luke Edwards, Katherine Wehling, Aidan Bunkosky, Genevieve Bunkosky and Nick Edwards; 4 great-grandchildren: Abby Watson, Colin Watson, Lainey Watson, Matthias Wehling, and two more expected in May and June; former spouse, Bob (Cathy) Edwards, several dear friends, and her little dogs, Cocoa and Rusty.
Jacque was the eldest child of Rita (Bratton) Baril and Harold Baril. She was born in Royal Oak, MI and lived in Huntington Woods, MI. She attended Shrine of the Little Flower schools, where she sang in the choir with her future (now former) husband, Bob Edwards. She graduated in the class of 1959. She married Bob Edwards of Royal Oak, MI in 1960. They were married for 16 years and had 6 children.
She was married to Larry Lynch in 1979 for 19 years. Jacque resided for several years in North Carolina and has been living in Spring Lake, MI for the past 22 years.
Jacque had a great love of small dogs, decorating, music, and nature - especially the Great Lakes. She was a strong and determined woman, despite many health struggles over the years. She was a great listener and dear friend to many. She will be sorely missed.
There will be a private family memorial at Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home in Royal Oak, MI at 2:00 p.m. on this Saturday, January 30. Any donations can be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Share your memories at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com.
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