Barbara Miller

Barbara A. Miller, age 89, of Jenison, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, November 29, 2019, and now is reunited with her husband of 60 years, William. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael A. Miller, and her sister, Shirley Benham Tyndall. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family. She was blessed with a warm and inviting personality that could instantly make a friend. She was a secretary for 25 years at Jackson Park Jr. High School and later worked at the Wyoming Public Schools Administration Building. Barbara and her husband enjoyed their summers at Hamlin Lake and winters in Florida. Many fun memories were made with family and friends. She used her time and talents in various ways including volunteering at Never Give Up Stroke Club, organizing bus trips at Sunset Manor, and serving her Lord with her time and talents at church. She was involved at Georgetown Township Library with “Friends of the Library” group, working at the various book sales throughout the year and serving with whatever task was needed.  She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Dennis Dykhouse, grandchildren, David and Karen Dykhouse, Lisa and Joshua Gies, Jeffrey and Allison Dykhouse, Jennifer Dykhouse, Kasey and Joseph Bartholomew, Scott and Amanda Brookhouse, Ryan  and Amy Stroup, Katie Vannette; 14 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Dean Tyndall; niece, Marianne Cummings and Joseph Bordley, nephew, John and Emily Tyndall. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11 am at St. Paul’s Anglican Catholic Church, 2560 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, Grand Rapids, 49504, with Fr. Richard Bowyer officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the church.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Paul’s Church or to Sunset Manor Activities Fund.