Barbara Lou Brotherton

Barbara Lou Brotherton, aged 82 of Wyoming, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 22, 2017, and now joins her husband, Gearl and son, Scott Brotherton. Also preceding her in death was her brother Robert Daniel Stedman. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Kim (Janet) Brotherton; grandchildren, Ryan (Candace) Brotherton, Kyle (Karra) Brotherton, Avery (Angela) Brotherton; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Carter, Adalyn, Cullin; sister, Lynda (Ben) Stilley; and her nieces. Barbara graduated Valedictorian from Kelloggsville High School 1952 and from MSU with a Masters degree. Barbara taught for many years at Kenowa Hills. She was an active member in the MEA and served as president for the Retired MEA. Her enjoyments were cooking, crafting and travel. Barbara was very dedicated to her family and friends. Funeral services will be held 10am Saturday, May 27 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. The family will meet relatives and friends Friday 2-4 & 6-8pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.

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May 26, 2017

Very sorry for your loss. Aunt Barb will be missed.

- Charles Brotherton Jr.

May 26, 2017

Kyle and Karra, so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. She was no doubt a very important person in your life. Hope you have lots of good memories. I know this is hard for all of you and I will keep you in my prayers. Pam and Dan

- Pam Kreuzer

May 24, 2017

I did not know Barb well. Our teacher/union advocacy work often found us like two ships passing in the night. However, I found her to be a deeply caring person about her co-workers and the pubic teaching profession. She was a powerful advocate. She will be missed.

- Michael Johnston

May 23, 2017

Barbara and I worked together at MEA when she was president of MEA-Retired. We bonded immediately and worked together so well. She was very creative, dedicated and a hard worker. I will miss our long conversations on the phone, the fun we had together, and the generosity of herself. She was so proud of her family and loved to share what each one was doing and tell of all the get togethers the family had. I will miss the special friendship we shared. Goodby my good friend. I love you.

- Carol Price

May 23, 2017

So sorry to hear of Barb's death, she was a great lady. I have the honor of working with Barb at Kenowa Hills, with the MEA and MEA - R. She touched many lives with her smile, her knowledge, and her love. She will be greatly missed. So sorry I will miss her services and the final chance to say good bye to her as I will be out of town. My thoughts and prayers will be with her family and friends.

- Judy Frantz

May 23, 2017

I am so sorry about your loss. She was not only my very Dear cousin but also my best friend!!! Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and may your perpetual light shine upon her.

- Jim Wuis

May 23, 2017

I am sorry about your loss. MEA Retired will miss her dedication.

- Florence Hayman - Local I

May 23, 2017

I'm very sorry to hear of your great loss. Barbara sounded like a wonderful person & very dear to her family. It's heartbreaking to lose a loved one in death but what has personally helped me during these times is to meditate on the promises found in God's word, the Bible. One of my favorite scriptures, Acts 24:15, speaks of a resurrection of those we've lost in death; that we'll have them back with us! I also keep in my heart Psalms 34:18 where it states that Jehovah is near to the brokenhearted and he saves those crushed in spirit. These words have brought me much comfort; I hope they will bring comfort and strength to you in this terrible time.

- Yeni R.