Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Philipp, Barbara Rae (Wilson) June 19, 2017 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat Currigan currigan1932@comcast.net July 25, 2020, 10:13 am Portland Review & Observer-June 25, 2017 BARBARA PHILIPP Barbara Rae Philipp, 71 years old, entered eternal life on June 19, 2017 at Hospice of Lansing's Stoneleigh Residence in Lansing, Michigan. Barb's final years after her diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia were fought valiantly with a strong will to live and the love and prayers of family, friends, nursing staff and caregivers. Barb was born on December 13, 1945 in Belding, Michigan to the late Arthur and Esther Wilson. One of many children, she is survived by four brothers- Francis (Nancy) Wilson, Richard (Barbara) Wilson, Larry (Paula) Wilson, Mike Wilson and one sister, Dixie (Jerry) Kooeinga, who all reside in their home state of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her sisters Patricia Petersen and Arlene Rieckman, and one brother, Owen Wilson. Barbara married the love of her life, Barry Philipp, on July 02, 1976 at Turk Lake United Methodist church in Greenville, and he survives. Married for 41 years, Barb and Barry raised their children in Michigan, Tennessee, and Georgia before settling back in Portland, Michigan to live out their golden years. Together they had five daughter - Jennifer (Richard) Engel, Dawn (Timothy) Eubanks, Catherine (James) Beckett, Tamara (Albert) Vandentoorn, and Melissa Philipp, who all call Michigan their home. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren with one on the way - Tyler, Trevor, and Troy Eubanks, Eisele Engel, Brian (Zoe), Rachel, and Jeff Gorski, Iris, Elizabeth, Dakota (Hillary), and Colby Vandentoorn, Andrea, Samantha, Matthew, Aubrey, and George Philipp, and two great-grandchildren with one on the way - Kayden Kryska and Adalynn Vandentoorn. Anyone sho knew Barb can testify to her absolute genuine, selfless, and loving nature. She will be forever remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always put loved ones ahead of herself. There will be a celebration of life led by Pastor Ken Harger at Shiloh Community Church (8197 Heth Street, Orleans, Michigan 48865) on Wednesday, June 28th at 11:00 a.m.. Visitation will take place preceding at 10:00 a.m. and a luncheon reception will be held following the service at 12:00 p.m. Private interment will be held at a later date at Lakeside cemetery in Lake Odessa. We as her family are deeply grateful to all who held her in thought or prayer. Special thanks to those who were able to visit out angel while she was battling this horrific disease. We wish to express our greatest appreciation to every single person at Hospice of Lansing and Stoneleigh residence for their support and excellent care over the last months of her life. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Barbara's memory to Hospice of Lansing and Stoneleigh Residence. They are an independent, local, nonprofit hospice providing the utmost in compassionate, meaningful end of life care. There will be envelopes provide at the service should you wish to contribute in this way. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/p/philipp37877nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 3.5 Kb