Birth date: Sep 5, 1930 Death date: Feb 4, 2024
Barbara E. Schierlinger, age 93 was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 5, 1930, to the late Segward F. and Mabel (Hunter) Johnson and passed away on February 4, 2024. Along with her parents Barbara was preceded in death by tw Read Obituary
The photos below are from way back during the 2010 Goodtimer's reunion, a very special gathering, that happened every decade at the Lost Forty. I so many of fond memories of Auntie Beth from years before and after these pictures. Times when our family visited Muskegon or the cabin and when the Jones or Auntie Beth and Nick came to visit in California. For me, the first picture captures her smile and her joy. I have so many art treasures that Auntie Beth sent me over the years, a few baskets she made, a special decorated tin with an angel for Christmas and so many handmade cards for birthdays and special occasions. She was a talented artist, a fun and loving aunt and I feel very grateful to have had her in my life for so many years.
Growing up, my Auntie Beth (my dad's sister) was always beautiful to me - so pretty, well groomed, and fashionably dressed. She seemed good at everything she did, and was the inspiration (with her mom) behind my love of cooking. In later years, we spent some marvelous hours, mostly at the cabin, but some at her home, and when she visited California. I was able to visit her in Florida too and could she ever get around in that golf cart! We laughed, played games, shared our love of good food, decorating, and small towns. Auntie Beth was so artistic and made simply stunning things. I looked forward every year to her hand painted birthday and greeting cards, and still have some of her baskets, pottery and Christmas items.
She leaves behind a great legacy. I'll miss her very much and think of her, and her smile, so often.
My Aunt Beth introduced me to cardinals! I always think of her when I see one, out here on the west coast that is usually a painting or a photo. She also taught me to sew on a treadle sewing machine, the one she had in her basement. She had the families characteristic dimples and a beautiful smile. Her inner strength was inspirational. I loved it when she shared stories of her youth, memories about relatives from Michigan that I never got to know and her remembrances of the cabin. I know she enjoyed traveling to new places but she truly loved Michigan especially Muskegon. She lead a long full life and I will miss very much.
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Shoreline Memorial Services - Muskegon
