Barbara
Barbara J. Thompson
Barbara passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at her home in Plainwell.
She was born December 23, 1935 in Plainwell the daughter of Clinton and Blondene (Marsh) Plotts. Barb had been a florist at the Big Top Grocery in Plainwell for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards, traveling, feeding the squirrels and birds, dancing, working in her flower garden, singing and whistling, following the Tigers and Lions, taking care of her pets and playing softball until her kids encouraged her to stop at age 50. On January 23, 1960 in Otsego she married Ramon Thompson who passed away in 2010.
Surviving are her daughters, Patricia (Bill) Harper, Peggy Thompson, Tammy (Jim) Thompson-Drake, all of Otsego and Joni (Glenn) McNamara of White Pigeon; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way; siblings Sandy (Ron) McNees, Terri Plotts and Ron Plotts; several nieces and nephews and special friend, Aunt Jo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Robert; grandson, Billy Harper and siblings, LaRae Houser and Dick Plotts.
Friends may visit with Barb’s family from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 16, 2017 with Celebrant, Molly Wieber officiating.
According to her wishes cremation will follow.
Contributions in memory of Barb may be made to
Wings of Hope Hospice
or the
Ronald McDonald House Charities
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Kathy Plotts
February 13, 2017 at 1:15 pm
Sending prayers to your family.
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Joyce & Bob Bloom
February 13, 2017 at 2:03 pm
Everyone, please accept out sincere sympathy in the passing of Barb.
We won’t be able to attend the service in person because we are down in warm Florida, but our hearts will be there with you all.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
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Troy McNees
February 13, 2017 at 2:42 pm
To a wonderful woman and special aunt. She always made me feel at home whenever I came over. I will miss you and have a place in my heart for you.
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Dawn and Morry Edwards
February 13, 2017 at 2:55 pm
Sending our deepest sympathies to all of Barb’s dear family and friends. She was a very special person and was such a blessing to all who had the joy of knowing her, including me. So many wonderful memories at the house….The giant Christmas trees, your mom helping us sew matching Christmas jumpers (of course I only got to iron), seeing the joy that she found in her lovely gardens, and yes, in the bird and squirrel watching, too. But, the thing that I will remember the most is watching the joy and pride that she took in her family. She loved you all to the moon and back…..What a gift. She will be missed.
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Wendy
February 13, 2017 at 3:41 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss. Love & prayers to all.
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Michele Pulver
February 13, 2017 at 6:43 pm
There are no words . . .
I am so sorry for your excruciating loss. Please know you are in my continued thoughts and prayers during this difficult days and weeks ahead.
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Mindy McCormick
February 13, 2017 at 9:27 pm
So sorry to hear of Aunt Barb’s passing. I’ll be thinking of all of you.
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Jeannie Wood
February 13, 2017 at 11:42 pm
Tammy,Peggy,Patty,Joni,
I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing she was a great lady,funny, kind, and a great game player I remember playing cards and yatzee with her and Mary Ann we could play for hours. Remember all the good times and memories they will keep you going from here on.You guys are in prayers for you all.
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Rose Sharrard
February 14, 2017 at 8:10 am
Barb you will be missed. I know we didn’t see each other so much in the last few years but we were still close. Thanks for all the great memories we shared together. May you rest in peace. Heaven just got another angel. My prayers go to all your girls my nieces.
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Bob & Joyce Bloom
February 14, 2017 at 9:05 am
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
She will be missed.
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Mary Schuiteboer
February 14, 2017 at 9:28 am
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
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Mike, Diane & Molly Long
February 14, 2017 at 9:34 am
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. Deepest sympathy.
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Cindy,Tootie & Gene Whitaker
February 14, 2017 at 2:10 pm
My parents & I send our condolences to all the family & friends. Keeping all of you in our thoughts & prayers.
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Darlene (Flora) Takacs
February 15, 2017 at 10:17 am
So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I’ll never forget how she always made me feel a part of your family when we were neighbors and even after you moved away. My heart goes out to you all.
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Myste, Wendy, Shrina & Jeanette Kehoe
February 15, 2017 at 12:21 pm
Joni, Glenn, Mitchell and Matthew,
With prayers and love for you, and all your family. May the Good Lord bring you strength and peace at this very sad time.
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Bruce and Pat Richlik
February 15, 2017 at 5:57 pm
Sending prayers to the family
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Connie (Elliott) Mondello
February 15, 2017 at 8:47 pm
Patty Peggy Tammy Joni
Sorry we can’t make it to the funeral you know how much I love all of you girls and especially my Aunt Barb the great memories of time spent at the house ..the teddy bear
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Diane
February 16, 2017 at 10:16 am
To my beautiful sister’s, Patti, Peggy, Tammy and Jojo, I am so sorry for this pain u and your family must endure due to the loss of such a wonderful and beautiful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt.
My 2nd mom many years as a young girl…… Barb u will be missed by many. U are so loved by many. U will hold in my heart always and know many prayers and love will hold your girls up in praises for you while you dance your first and every dance forever with dad, gram , larae and dick and most importantly Jesus.
Love you momma, love you my sisters….
Beetle
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Nancy Elliott
February 16, 2017 at 11:57 am
So sorry for the loss of your mother. I’ll always have the special memories that I shared with her.
My love & prayers
Pat Peggy Tammy Joni
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Lee and Diane Boysen
February 16, 2017 at 12:57 pm
Terri and families, Please know that we are thinking about you and are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and friend. Sending up prayers for everyone who loved her.
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Shelley,Dora and Willard Campbell
February 19, 2017 at 3:20 am
Aunt Pat,Peggy,Tammy,and Joni.We are so Sorry for your loss.We are sending alot of love,hugs and prayers for you and your family.We loved your Mom Very Much
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Maxine Swinehart
February 21, 2017 at 1:48 pm
I worked with Sandy at Eberhards n I worked with Tammy at Walmart so I,ve known Barb for many years.
We will truly miss her
Max
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She was born December 23, 1935 in Plainwell the daughter of Clinton and Blondene (Marsh) Plotts. Barb had been a florist at the Big Top Grocery in Plainwell for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards, traveling, feeding the squirrels and birds, dancing, working in her flower garden, singing and whistling, following the Tigers and Lions, taking care of her pets and playing softball until her kids encouraged her to stop at age 50. On January 23, 1960 in Otsego she married Ramon Thompson who passed away in 2010.
Surviving are her daughters, Patricia (Bill) Harper, Peggy Thompson, Tammy (Jim) Thompson-Drake, all of Otsego and Joni (Glenn) McNamara of White Pigeon; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way; siblings Sandy (Ron) McNees, Terri Plotts and Ron Plotts; several nieces and nephews and special friend, Aunt Jo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Robert; grandson, Billy Harper and siblings, LaRae Houser and Dick Plotts.
Friends may visit with Barb’s family from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 16, 2017 with Celebrant, Molly Wieber officiating.
According to her wishes cremation will follow.
Contributions in memory of Barb may be made to
Wings of Hope Hospice
or the
Ronald McDonald House Charities
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Barbara J. Thompson
Condolence Messages
Kathy Plotts
February 13, 2017 at 1:15 pm
Sending prayers to your family.
Reply
Joyce & Bob Bloom
February 13, 2017 at 2:03 pm
Everyone, please accept out sincere sympathy in the passing of Barb.
We won’t be able to attend the service in person because we are down in warm Florida, but our hearts will be there with you all.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
Reply
Troy McNees
February 13, 2017 at 2:42 pm
To a wonderful woman and special aunt. She always made me feel at home whenever I came over. I will miss you and have a place in my heart for you.
Reply
Dawn and Morry Edwards
February 13, 2017 at 2:55 pm
Sending our deepest sympathies to all of Barb’s dear family and friends. She was a very special person and was such a blessing to all who had the joy of knowing her, including me. So many wonderful memories at the house….The giant Christmas trees, your mom helping us sew matching Christmas jumpers (of course I only got to iron), seeing the joy that she found in her lovely gardens, and yes, in the bird and squirrel watching, too. But, the thing that I will remember the most is watching the joy and pride that she took in her family. She loved you all to the moon and back…..What a gift. She will be missed.
Reply
Wendy
February 13, 2017 at 3:41 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss. Love & prayers to all.
Reply
Michele Pulver
February 13, 2017 at 6:43 pm
There are no words . . .
I am so sorry for your excruciating loss. Please know you are in my continued thoughts and prayers during this difficult days and weeks ahead.
Reply
Mindy McCormick
February 13, 2017 at 9:27 pm
So sorry to hear of Aunt Barb’s passing. I’ll be thinking of all of you.
Reply
Jeannie Wood
February 13, 2017 at 11:42 pm
Tammy,Peggy,Patty,Joni,
I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing she was a great lady,funny, kind, and a great game player I remember playing cards and yatzee with her and Mary Ann we could play for hours. Remember all the good times and memories they will keep you going from here on.You guys are in prayers for you all.
Reply
Rose Sharrard
February 14, 2017 at 8:10 am
Barb you will be missed. I know we didn’t see each other so much in the last few years but we were still close. Thanks for all the great memories we shared together. May you rest in peace. Heaven just got another angel. My prayers go to all your girls my nieces.
Reply
Bob & Joyce Bloom
February 14, 2017 at 9:05 am
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
She will be missed.
Reply
Mary Schuiteboer
February 14, 2017 at 9:28 am
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Reply
Mike, Diane & Molly Long
February 14, 2017 at 9:34 am
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. Deepest sympathy.
Reply
Cindy,Tootie & Gene Whitaker
February 14, 2017 at 2:10 pm
My parents & I send our condolences to all the family & friends. Keeping all of you in our thoughts & prayers.
Reply
Darlene (Flora) Takacs
February 15, 2017 at 10:17 am
So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I’ll never forget how she always made me feel a part of your family when we were neighbors and even after you moved away. My heart goes out to you all.
Reply
Myste, Wendy, Shrina & Jeanette Kehoe
February 15, 2017 at 12:21 pm
Joni, Glenn, Mitchell and Matthew,
With prayers and love for you, and all your family. May the Good Lord bring you strength and peace at this very sad time.
Reply
Bruce and Pat Richlik
February 15, 2017 at 5:57 pm
Sending prayers to the family
Reply
Connie (Elliott) Mondello
February 15, 2017 at 8:47 pm
Patty Peggy Tammy Joni
Sorry we can’t make it to the funeral you know how much I love all of you girls and especially my Aunt Barb the great memories of time spent at the house ..the teddy bear
Reply
Diane
February 16, 2017 at 10:16 am
To my beautiful sister’s, Patti, Peggy, Tammy and Jojo, I am so sorry for this pain u and your family must endure due to the loss of such a wonderful and beautiful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt.
My 2nd mom many years as a young girl…… Barb u will be missed by many. U are so loved by many. U will hold in my heart always and know many prayers and love will hold your girls up in praises for you while you dance your first and every dance forever with dad, gram , larae and dick and most importantly Jesus.
Love you momma, love you my sisters….
Beetle
Reply
Nancy Elliott
February 16, 2017 at 11:57 am
So sorry for the loss of your mother. I’ll always have the special memories that I shared with her.
My love & prayers
Pat Peggy Tammy Joni
Reply
Lee and Diane Boysen
February 16, 2017 at 12:57 pm
Terri and families, Please know that we are thinking about you and are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and friend. Sending up prayers for everyone who loved her.
Reply
Shelley,Dora and Willard Campbell
February 19, 2017 at 3:20 am
Aunt Pat,Peggy,Tammy,and Joni.We are so Sorry for your loss.We are sending alot of love,hugs and prayers for you and your family.We loved your Mom Very Much
Reply
Maxine Swinehart
February 21, 2017 at 1:48 pm
I worked with Sandy at Eberhards n I worked with Tammy at Walmart so I,ve known Barb for many years.
We will truly miss her
Max
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