Barbara Mary Bartley

Barbara was born April 3, 1936 in Escanaba, the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret (LeDuc) Beauchamp. She graduated from the Escanaba High School. She was united in marriage to George Bartley on November 26, 1955 in California. Barbara loved spending time with her five children, 28 grand and great-grandchildren and her friends. As well she enjoyed going to the casino, tending to her flowers, gardening, canning, spending time on her deck and drinking her gin and tonics and martinis.

Barbara is survived by her children, George Bartley, Donna (Donald) Corbett, Diane Bartley, Ann Bartley and Jeff (Lisa) Bartley; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and her sister, Patti Kay (Pat) Beck.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents, grandson, Andrew Savola, brother, Jack Beauchamp and sisters, Judy Lippens and Janie Beauchamp.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Skradsk Family Funeral Home in Escanba. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church in Escanaba. Barbara will be laid to rest at 2:30 PM at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells. A Celebration for Barbara will be held at the Escanaba Elks Lodge beginning at 4 p.m.

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