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    Celebrating the life of

    Barbara VanHaren

    03 Dec 1949 - 29 Dec 2021

    Family and friends

    Barbara, Granny GABS, mom...lived life boldly and loved big.

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    1 Jan 1950

    Brent Van Haren Granny's dad, mom's grandfather, Episcopal Minister

    Brent V. Mom’s Grandpa, Episcopal Minister
    1 Sep 1967Grand Rapids

    Todd Van Haren Senior photo I think

    10 Dec 1975

    Brent Van Haren Mom and dad’s wedding. Looking good!!

    7 Jul 1977

    Brent Van Haren Keith Patrick is born

    3 Jun 1979

    Brent Van Haren Brent Ellis is born

    13 Apr 1982

    Brent Van Haren Laura Mary is born

    24 Apr 1985

    Brent Van Haren Todd Michael is born

    1989

    Brent Van Haren Family photo ‘89…the last time Keith smiled for a staged photo

    28 Aug 1994Mackinac Island

    Brent Van Haren Mom with her favorite daughter at her favorite place on earth, Mackinac Island

    5 Sep 2000

    Brent Van Haren Mom with her little sister and best friend forever, Aunt Mary/Mimi

    2006Palm Desert, CA, United States

    Laura Van Haren Laura’s graduation from nursing school

    2008Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Laura Van Haren Todd’s graduation from Marquette University

    2008Palm Desert

    Laura Van Haren Granny, Gabs and Laura in Palm Desert

    14 Oct 2017

    Linda Anderson Although I have only known Barbie for less than 20 years, she has made an imprint on my heart. I loved her, her brother loved her, and she will be missed here on earth, I imagine her looking down on us with Bobby, her mom, dad and granny! Miss you Barbie! 💕

    Oct 2019East Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Laura Van Haren Halloween

    15 Aug 2020

    Brent Van Haren Mom learns how to Snapchat

    1 Aug 2021925 Cherry St SE

    Brent Van Haren Sushi with mom and her kids, all of whom she introduced to sushi.

    3 Dec 20216421 Woodbrook Dr SE

    Brent Van Haren 72…what a special birthday!

    4 Jan 2022

    Brent Van Haren Mom goes to Heaven and ferociously hugs everyone she sees. Instant best friends with Jesus and Whitney Houston.