1935
Barbara
2017
Barbara Elaine Gross
November 21, 1935 — December 18, 2017
Barbara Elaine Gross, age 82 of Lansing, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on December 18, 2017.
Barbara was born in Flint, Michigan on November 21, 1935, the daughter of Rufus James and Mary Catherine (Krupp) Waldron. She graduated from Hastings High School and attended St. Lawrence School of Nursing, graduating in 1957. Barbara received her Masters Degree in Psychology, years later. She married Bill Gross in 1981.
Barbara was a registered nurse and worked in various hospitals in Lansing. She also worked at Pennock Hospital, where she retired from in 2007 at the age of 72.
Barbara was a special and unique mother and was known for her deep profound love and faith in Jesus Christ. She always told her children that God raised her. She was known for her story telling of her experiences with the Lord and would tell anyone who would listen. She was a prayer intercessor for family, friends and anyone with a need. She loved being a nurse because she was born with the "gift of caring". Her patients and others who came into her life and needed her help, comfort and care knew they were loved. Barbara took the time to notice people and nature. She loved the years of camping and being at the cottage with her beloved husband Bill.
Barbara's children loved her dearly and will miss her greatly.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Gross, daughter, Diane Jackson and parents, Rufus and Mary Waldron.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Jackson, and Kathy Assiff, sons, Dan (LouAnn) Jackson, David (Geralynn) Jackson, Paul Jackson, and John (Beverly) Gross, eight grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, sister, Arlene Alber, sister-in-law, Jackie Ketchum, six nieces, three nephews, and beloved cousin, Walter King.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Capitol City Vineyard Church or Hospice of Mid-Michigan, both of Lansing.
Private Family Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm at St. Joseph Cemetery, 2520 W. Willow St., Lansing, MI. A Memorial Service will be held in January, with a date yet to be determined.
Barbara was born in Flint, Michigan on November 21, 1935, the daughter of Rufus James and Mary Catherine (Krupp) Waldron. She graduated from Hastings High School and attended St. Lawrence School of Nursing, graduating in 1957. Barbara received her Masters Degree in Psychology, years later. She married Bill Gross in 1981.
Barbara was a registered nurse and worked in various hospitals in Lansing. She also worked at Pennock Hospital, where she retired from in 2007 at the age of 72.
Barbara was a special and unique mother and was known for her deep profound love and faith in Jesus Christ. She always told her children that God raised her. She was known for her story telling of her experiences with the Lord and would tell anyone who would listen. She was a prayer intercessor for family, friends and anyone with a need. She loved being a nurse because she was born with the "gift of caring". Her patients and others who came into her life and needed her help, comfort and care knew they were loved. Barbara took the time to notice people and nature. She loved the years of camping and being at the cottage with her beloved husband Bill.
Barbara's children loved her dearly and will miss her greatly.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Gross, daughter, Diane Jackson and parents, Rufus and Mary Waldron.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Jackson, and Kathy Assiff, sons, Dan (LouAnn) Jackson, David (Geralynn) Jackson, Paul Jackson, and John (Beverly) Gross, eight grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, sister, Arlene Alber, sister-in-law, Jackie Ketchum, six nieces, three nephews, and beloved cousin, Walter King.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Capitol City Vineyard Church or Hospice of Mid-Michigan, both of Lansing.
Private Family Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm at St. Joseph Cemetery, 2520 W. Willow St., Lansing, MI. A Memorial Service will be held in January, with a date yet to be determined.
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