Naomi R. Barton

Naomi Ruth Barton, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2016 while in the company of her family. She was born in March of 1942 to Joe and Ruth Gueldner who along with her brother Howard “Buzz” preceded her in death. Naomi is survived by her Husband of 55 years, Dr. Jack M. Barton and their 4 sons Michael (Renee), Todd (Terri), Stephen (Kerri) and Matthew (Carlee) as well as grandchildren Trevor (Josie), Ashlyn, Hailey, Noah, Amber (Caleb), Melissa, Tommy, Chelsea, Sarah, Michaella, Anna, Evelyn, Joey, Katherine and great grandchildren Abbott and Branch. Also surviving is her sister-in-law Patty Gueldner and a niece and two nephews. Naomi found her joy in life when she was surrounded by her family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered as a caring and attentive wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A service to celebrate Naomi’s life will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, (250 Commerce Ave SW #100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503) with Pastor Jay Schrimpf officiating. Family will receive visitors at the church beginning at 4:00pm until the service time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Mission Endowment Fund.