- Date Of Birth: 1936
- Date Of Death: 2019
- State: Michigan
Obituary of Barbara Weadock
Weadock, Barbara “Barb”
Saginaw Twp., Michigan
Passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old. Barbara Jane Allen was born in Chicago, Il on January 7, 1936 to the late Miles N. and Marie (Feldmann) Allen. During middle school her family moved to Saginaw, and her father started Allen Supply Company. She then graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in 1953. Barb graduated from Michigan State University in 1957 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She taught elementary students in Royal Oak, East Lansing and then Saginaw. While teaching in East Lansing, Barb became engaged to Thomas J. Weadock. She returned to Saginaw and they were united in marriage on May 25, 1963 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Together Barb and Tom raised their four children in Saginaw and would enjoy their condo in Glen Arbor. While dedicating her time to family she also earned a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching from Michigan State University in June of 1990. She became the director of the READ Association in Saginaw for 13 years. Barb loved encouraging young children to continue their education and learning abilities. Barb was a founding and current member of the O.L.L.I. Program (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at Saginaw Valley State University. She also volunteered her time within the schools, singing with the choir at Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Free Ward and was a member of the Junior League of Saginaw and the Garden Club #5. Barb loved watching Michigan State football and basketball, and to refresh her soul she spent quiet time knitting and gardening.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Grace Marie Weadock; and brother, Miles N. Allen Jr.
