Barbara Larkin
September 02, 1935 - December 28, 2015
Obituary
Larkin, Barbara A. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2015 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper. She was 80 years old. Barbara Ann Meibeyer was born on September 2, 1935 to the late Fredrick and Margaret (Speck) Meibeyer in Detroit. Barb was a graduate of Wayne State University, receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She spent over 25 years touching countless lives within the Saginaw Public Schools, primarily at Longstreet Elementary. Because of her dedication, Barb received the Excellence in Teaching Award. Barb retired in June of 2000, but her passion for teaching did not diminish as she continued to volunteer regularly with the HOSTS program (Helping One Student To Succeed). Also during her retirement, Barb found much joy in spending time with her family, reading and enjoying the company of her Lunch Bunch. Barb is survived by her loving family including her children: Susan (Tobin) Dust, Gayle (Alec) Laorr, Jeffrey (Lynette) Adamo; grandchildren: Brian and Andrew Dust, Scott and Ryan Laorr, Justine and Elyse Adamo; and sister, Dorothy (Neall) Schroeder. According to Barb's wishes, cremation has taken place and her family will celebrate her life with a private gathering. Several of Barb's grandchildren participated in the DECA Business Program at Heritage High School and because of this, her family would like memorial contributions to be made in her memory to HHS DECA. Please mail all donations to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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Mike & Katie Wood
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We are so sadden for your loss. We will pray for comfort and peace in your time of need. May you embrace the many memories you all must have!
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troy wiley
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You will always be Mrs. Adamo to me. It was so wonderful to see you and Gayle in November - it was great to see you again and you will be missed by so many neighbors, friends and family. Oh, so many great memories from the house on Benjamin growing up next to you, Sue, Gayle and Jeff.
Our prayers go out to you and the family - The Wiley's - Troy, Liz, Molly and Mary.
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Dorothy and Neall Schroeder
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I could not have ever asked for a nicer sister and friend. She was always there for me, no matter what. She was also my mentor -- from teaching me my times-tables in grade school and I always joked with her that I would still be in Mr. Drew's 9th grade Algebra class if it weren't for her help every day after school. Neall and I were so looking forward to meeting for breakfast on 12/29/15 which was one of our yearly events that we will miss so much. Also our yearly trip to meet in Frankenmuth for a chicken dinner in September for her birthday. We always fought over who got the chicken liver pate.
Our hearts are with our neices and nephew, Sue, Gayle and Jeff and their families.
Love, Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Neall
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Joe and Elizabeth Rousseau
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Barb was a consummate teacher who treasured every child she taught. Her dedication was exemplary and her teaching skills were remarkable. She never had a "bad day" and brightened the lives of everyone who knew her with her kindness. She will be sorely missed but her loving influence on the lives of her students, family, colleagues, and friends will be felt far into the future. Barb left the world a far better place.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to her family.
Joe and Elizabeth Rousseau
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marlynzie culpepper
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You will truly be missed... Never had the opportunity of being your student at Longstreet but the school was like family and we crossed paths many of time... May GOD Bless you and your family
Marlynzie Culpepper
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Andrew Euell
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I'm so hurt right now to just have learned that Mrs. Larkin transitioned to from this early place to glory, she was my Jr. 1st teacher at Longstreet and I will never ever forget her growing up in elementry, she will always be in my memory bank