Barbara V Whipple's Obituary
Bitely - Barabara V. Whipple, 84, of Bitely, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Big Rapids Fields, surrounded by her family.
She was born November 30, 1938, in Home Township, Newaygo County, the daughter of Arthur "Joe" and Leona (Heckathorn) Cousineau, and lived in Home Township most of her life.
Barb started work in housekeeping at Big Rapids Community Hospital, and retired after many years from Mecosta County Medical Center. She enjoyed attending country music concerts, and loved spending time with family.
On December 25, 1954, Barb married Leonard "Dean" Luce, who preceded her in death in 1978. She married Carl Whipple on August 8 ,1985, and he preceded her in death in 1989. Barb is survived by her children, Pamela (Ernie) Lee, Laurie (Leroy) Jackson, Kim (Tom) Thon, and Kevin (Tina) Luce; nine grandchildren, Jeremy ( Stacy), Jamie, Tom, Jr. (Sheri), Jessica, Shannon, Alicia (James), Gage, Heather, and Holly; 11 great grandchildren; her sister Betty (Thurl) Hartman of Traverse City; two sisters-in-law Maxine Cousineau and Linda Luce; and many nieces and nephews. Barb was also preceded in death by her brother Jim Cousineau and sister Lucille Fredrick.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Reverend John Bookshaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Whipple Cemetery in Home Township. Barb's family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made for the Alzheimer's Foundation or Spectrum Health Hospice. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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