Carol Rose Barrigear, age 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 10, 2021 and has been reunited with her husband of 60 years, Earnest Barrigear. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Rhoda TerHaar; special aunt, Wanda; sister-in-law, Linda K. Dickey; brothers-in-law Oscar Barrigear, Eugene Barrigear, Gaylord Barrigear; and sister-in-law, Marilyn TerHaar. She will be deeply missed by her children David (Karen) Barrigear, Nancy (Douglas) Diemer, Douglas Barrigear, Daniel (Beth) Barrigear; grandchildren Ashley (Josh) Craycraft, Seth (Cheryl) Barrigear, James (Katie) Diemer, Stacey (Braxton) Crowder, Jill (Andrew) Bos, Maxwell Barrigear, Grayson Barrigear, Brittney (Ryan) Prichard, Kelcey (Danny) Duhm, Bradley Barrigear, Cory Barrigear; great-grandchildren MaKayla, Lily Rose, Emily, Carter, Cora, Wyatt, Garret; brother, LaVern TerHaar; brother-in-law, Virgil Barrigear; special aunt, Luella; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Carol was proud of her legacy as a nurse. She served her community for over 31 years at St. Mary’s Hospital where she cared for babies in the nursery. Carol enjoyed her 50 years at Sandy Pines and the friends she made there. She enjoyed the many Christian concerts at Sandy Pines where she would listen to her favorite hymns and visit with friends up and down the aisle. She had a kind and caring heart, which was influenced by her faith in Christ. Carol had many hobbies which included traveling, square dancing, board games, playing cards, staying in touch with her family and friends on social media with her tablet, and collecting beanie babies. She loved her family and her family loved her (and her homemade potato salad in the green bowl).
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Baldwin Street Christian Reformed Church, 2101 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI 49428 with visitation one hour prior to the service. Carol will be laid to rest at Georgetown Cemetery next to Earnie. In memory of Carol and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Unity Christian High School. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
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