Barbara Rose

Parish

Barbara Rose Parish, age 84, passed away June 26, 2023. She was born January 30, 1939 in Detroit Michigan to Daniel and Hazel Clapp.

Barbara was part of a big family, and it grew as the years progressed, so get ready for a long list of names who loved and cherished her.

Barbara is survived by her brother Roger (Butch) and Elaine Clapp and their children, Steve and Paula . Her nephew, Steve is married to Liz and they have three children, Michael, Stephanie and David. Her niece Paula is married to Harvey.

Barbara is survived by her sister, Susie Bowers, who has two daughters, Denise and Ann. Her niece, Denise is married to Arnie Kander and their children are Lindsay and Ian.

Barbara is also survived by her younger brother Danny (Junior) and his wife Donna.

Barbara was preceded in death by her eldest child Kathleen Bunton and is survived by her five other children, Keith Porter, Kenneth (Scott) Porter, Kevin Porter, Kelly Porter, and Kristina Barr.

Cherished Meme, to Danielle, Brady, Chandler, Krista, Ashley, Kyle, Zachary, Hunter, Dawson, Jackson, Ian, Alexandria, Courtney, and Mitchel.

Cherished great Meme, to Emma, Zoey, Kara, Bexley, Ellenora, Landon, Sienna and Aurora.

One of Barbara's passions was reading. She would devour books, especially if they were written by Dean Koontz.

Barbara absolutely loved cooking, baking and crocheting. All the grandkids, as well as us big kids, would salivate for her fudge and peanut butter balls around the holidays. She and the "grands" both loved going for rides on her tractor and helping her work in the garden.

The last few years of Barbara's life were difficult as she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia. It was difficult for us all.

A special thanks to the staff at Falls Funeral Home and Cremation Center for helping us through this arduous time.

In closing , we would like to share the Alzheimer's prayer with you.

"Loving God, healer and comforter"

We pray for those who suffer from anxiety, ambiguity and confusion of Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia. Look with mercy upon their distress, confusion or isolation. Shelter them were dignity and peace abound.