Barbara Jean Molhoek

May 26th, 1961 - January 31st, 2018

Barbara's Memory Wall

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My very deepest sympathies go out to Bob, Tim and Carolyn! You have been through so much in the past 14 months! I pray that all of the wonderful memories you have of Barb will carry you through this difficult time. She was one of a kind! Her fun sense of humor and beautiful smile made everyone feel good! I loved her laid-back disposition that made me feel at peace with the world! She radiated an inner beauty that was full of kindness, goodness and playfulness! Growing up across the street from Barb had a huge impact on my life. I am so thankful and blessed to have had her in my life. She will be greatly missed! Much love to Bob, Tim and Carolyn! I wish I could be at the service to celebrate her life with you. You're in my thoughts and prayers! Torre Ranum Froehlich

Torre Froehlich

February 5th, 2018 at 12:00am

Bob, Carolyn, Tim, Brad, Devon and Anna - so much in such a short time, but I know that Barb I talked a lot about all of you and how precious you each were to her and that her heart was heavy with the sadness and loss all of you have suffered recently. Remember her full of life smile and all the times she spent with you because time with her family was so very important to her. My heart is broken and my life and my family's lives are forever changed. In 30 years, there is not a family function that she was not a part of with us. We traveled all of life's ups and downs together. She was not only one of my very dearest and best friends, but she was my sister and it was a bond that carried us through a lot. Love to you all -

Jody Tuinier

February 5th, 2018 at 12:00am

In honor of Barbara, Julie Ranum Troupe lit a candle. Barb and the Molhoek family were our dear neighbors and friends for many, many years in St. Joe. We rode together to school more times than I can count. Barb was always peering out her window ready to go every morning! We played together as children and would put on "shows" for our parents. I especially remember when she and my sister, Torre, did a gymnastics routine together. They were the Tor-Arbs:-). I was envious because Barb was so flexible and graceful. Barb was tall and lean and had a calmness about her that was so cool. (Except when we played with Barbie dolls - then she was high energy!) Barb was a talented flute player. Her vibrato was spot-on! We had so many good times together with the other kids in the neighborhood playing Kick the Can and SPUD. Barb was always up for some fun. Her smile was infectious. Her beauty was unparalleled and her grace will never be forgotten. I am keeping the Molhoek family in my prayers. God bless you all.