Barbara Honhart
Age - 81
November 26, 2023
On November 23, 2023, Barbara Ann Honhart passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was 81. Barbara was born February 15, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana.
Barbara grew up in Hanover, Indiana, and attended the college of College of Wooster in Ohio. At Wooster, she earned a B. A. in psychology, and also met her husband, Fred Honhart. The couple celebrated their 57th anniversary last August. She later earned an M. A. and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Iowa. Professionally, Barbara taught psychology at both Lansing Community College and Baker College in Owosso and Flint, Michigan. She moved into college administration at Baker, eventually becoming Vice President for Academics for the Baker College system. Among many professional associations, Barbara was involved with North Central Accreditation and was often asked to travel to small colleges to offer advice with program offerings and startups.
Barbara was heavily involved in the community and her church. She volunteered with Cub Scouts, the Scheffel Memorial Toy Project and did after-school tutoring, just to name a few. She was a longtime member at People's Church in East Lansing. Barbara was a founding member of the Clarion Bell Choir at the church, and played with them for over three decades. She also taught Sunday School, and later served as an Elder along with other positions at the church. She was a woman of faith and believed in practicing the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
Barbara enjoyed reading, traveling, going to shows, watching sports, playing with her grandchildren, and spending time with her pets. She was a huge Michigan State basketball and football fan, and would always treasure the trip she took with her family to Pasadena, California, in 2013 when MSU reached the Rose Bowl and won. One of her favorite places was Pickerel Lake in northern Michigan, where she vacationed annually with her family for much of her adult life. She is survived by her husband, Fred, her sister, Marilyn, her sons, David and Stephen, daughters-in-law Jena and Niki, and her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Abby, Katherine, and Matt. Services will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral home in East Lansing, Michigan on Saturday, December 9th at TBD Time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Davies Project or The Greater Lansing Food Bank.Show more
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