Barbara J. (Dalman) Bedford of Hastings, passed away September 5, 2018. Barbara was born February 2, 1935 to Eugene and Ellen (Decker) Dalman in Holland, Michigan.
Barbara worked for Felpausch Food Center for twenty years. She was active in Rutland Charter Township as a Trustee and Clerk. She was also an Independent Insurance Agent. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, gardening, playing cards and bingo she also enjoyed her card crafting, watching birds, collecting bird house and attending Church.
Barbara married Maurice Peck in 1952, which ended. She married Bernard (Pete) Bedford in 1959, together they enjoyed 41 years of marriage, until his passing in 2000. She married Cecil Robinson in 2003 and he passed away in 2007.
Barbara is survived by her daughter Terresa Wood of Hastings. Sons, Carl (Jane) Peck of Middleville, Doug (Kim) Peck of Hastings, Eugene (Linda) Bedford of Hastings. Four step-children, seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, sisters, Jackie Rayner and Mary (Wayne) Roush of Hastings, and good friend, Ken McCabe of Hastings.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Bernard and Cecil, and son-in-law, Matthew Wood.
Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
The family would like to thank Thornapple Manor for the excellent care she received over the last two and a half years and Great Lakes Health Care Hospice for the compassionate care they provided.
Memorial contribution may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.