Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Stob, Barbara "Barb" Lou (Husted) VanBuren January 6, 2023
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Ionia Sentinel Standard - Mon. January 2, 2023

                       BARBARA LOU (VANBUREN)STOB

Barbara Lou (VanBuren) Stob, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 
Samaritas Senior Living Cadillac, after sustaining injuries from an automobile 
accident this fall. Mrs.Stob was 89, Barb was born on September 10, 1922, in 
Ionia, Michigan, to Forest M. and Ethel (VanCamp) Husted.

In 1951, she graduated from Ionia High School and was married to Lawrence 
VanBuren. They made their home in Evart in 1963 and were blessed with eight 
children. They ran a successful sawmill & beef and dairy farm, before his 
passing, in 1979.

On September 12, 1982, she married Jacob "Jack" Stob, at Rose Lake Free 
Methodist Church. Upon Jack's retirement from Sears, they owned and operated B & 
J's Country Mart, in Hartwick Twp., until it was sold in 1995. They were married 
25 years when he passed away in 2008.

Barb was a soft hearted housewife who wanted to better the community she was 
in.She worked for Farm Home Administration, was a member of the National farmers 
Organization, supported the Democratic Party, sat on the Hartwick Twp. Zoning 
Board and was the former chair of the Hartwick Twp. Election Board.

Barb was a very independent lady that was a wonderful cook and baker. She loved 
to sew in her free time, making different items for others. She enjoyed 
traveling and shopping whenever possible. The biggest thing that she looked 
forward to was sending time with her family and friends.Barb will be deeply 
missed.

Her easy going spirit, love for her family and knowing that she always wanted 
the best for them will be remembered by those who survive, this includes; 
children,Doug (Lorna) VanBuren, Craig VanBuren, Randy (Sally) VanBuren all of 
Evart, Jeff (Syliva) VanBuren of Zeeland, Brent (Geri) VanBuren of LeRoy, Julie 
VanBuren of Taylor and Brad (Michelle) VanBuren of Evart; one brother, David 
(Shirley) Husted of Ionia; 13 grandchildren and many many great-grandchildren, 
nieces nephews, extended family and friends.

Barb was preceded in death by a son, Brian; brother, Johnny Husted; her parents 
and two husbands.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.She will be laid to rest at 
Maple Valley Cemetery, Hartwick twp.. Osceola Co.,MI.Arrangements and care have 
been entrusted to Corey Funeral Home, Evart.



Additional Comments:
Maple Valley Cem.,
Hartwick Twp.,Evart,MI
Osceola County,Mich.

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