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Barbara Mary Roos passed away peacefully on April 6th 2021, surrounded by loved ones. We want to thank everyone who has offered their love, prayers and support during this time. We've been overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity. The people from hospice and Barbara’s caregiver, Jess, went especially above and beyond.
Barbara was a civil rights activist in the 1960’s and did a film narrated by John Lewis. She also did a movie with Robert …

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Barbara Roos was one of my three well known Advisors while attending GVSU, from 1978-"83.  Once in '81 semester, I was …
Barbara Roos was one of my three well known Advisors while attending GVSU, from 1978-"83.  Once in …
Barbara Roos was one of my three well known Advisors while atten…
I was fortunate to be hired by Barbara, at the alternative school William James College back in 1979. And then, to work…
I was fortunate to be hired by Barbara, at the alternative school William James College back in 197…
I was fortunate to be hired by Barbara, at the alternative schoo…
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Warm thoughts are with Barb's loved ones. I am a graduate of William James College (WJC) and knew Barb there. She mad…
Warm thoughts are with Barb's loved ones. I am a graduate of William James College (WJC) and knew …
Warm thoughts are with Barb's loved ones. I am a graduate of Wi…

Favorites

What were Barbara's favorite movies?
Too many to list!
Too many to list!
Too many to list!
What were Barbara's favorite tv shows?
ER, Chicago Hope, anything medical, PBS News Hour, Rachel Maddow
ER, Chicago Hope, anything medical, PBS News Hour, Rachel Maddow
ER, Chicago Hope, anything medical, PBS News Hour, Rachel Maddow
What causes did Barbara care about most?
Civil rights, women's rights
Civil rights, women's rights
Civil rights, women's rights
What were Barbara's favorite foods?
Spaghetti!
Spaghetti!
Spaghetti!

Timeline

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Born

March 26th, 1938
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Passed away

April 6th, 2021
Grand Haven, MI, USA

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

14281 124th Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, USA

Simply Cremation
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Spectrum Hospice
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