Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Barcroft, Lawrence "Bill" William September 5, 2021
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Hasting's Reminder Sat. September 11, 2021

Lawrence William Barcroft

Lawrence William Barcroft "Bill"of Hasting's, age 79, left this earthly home 
September 5, 2021. He was born to Lawrence E and Louise (Pierce) Barcroft on 
June 25, 1942, in Hasting's. 

Bill was the oldest of five children. He attended school in Freeport and 
graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1960. He then earned a BS in Dairy 
nutrition from Michigan State University. He devoted his heart and soul to dairy 
farming on the family farm near Freeport. He later retired from Hasting's 
Schools.

Music was another passion for Bill. For 20 years, Bill called and taught square 
dancing. He and Lori on guitar and fiddle, respectively, performed as 
Brushridge. They enjoyed many hours of jamming in Michigan and Florida, his 
winter home.

Bill will be dearly missed by his wife, Lori Barcroft; children, Robert Barcroft 
and Christine (Bob) Yax; stepson, Andrew Conklin, and selected daughter, Tena 
Haner-Sawdy and her family.

He is survived by brother, John (Anita) Barcroft; sister, Amy (Duane) Campbell, 
and brothers Andy Barcroft and Lloyd (Jean) Barcroft also, step-siblings, Dennis 
Wolman and Janet Hemminger, along with all the siblings' children and 
grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by parents; stepmother, Marguerite Barcroft and 
sister-in-law, Bonnie (Andy) Barcroft.

The family thanks Thornapple manor for their care and compassion during Bill's 
illness.

According to Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a 
Farewell Celebration to honor his memory on September 25, 2021, noon, at 
Cunningham Acres, 4980 W. Tupper Lake road, Lake Odessa, MI.

Duane Campbell, Bill's childhood friend and brother-in-law, will share memories 
and stories from Bill's life. A lunch will be provided, followed by an informal 
circle jam/conversation time. Masks encouraged.

Memorial contributions can be made to Heifer International (Heifer.org)

Online condolences may be left at SimplyCremation.com


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