| Graduation Year | Class of 1987 |
| Date of Birth | Sep 13, 1969 |
| Date of Passing | Oct 15, 2025 |
| About | Kendra Barba Obituary It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kendra Kay (Reder) Barba at her home in Midland, MI. She is survived by her spouse Garen Jones; the loves of her life, her sons Robert Moyer (Anna Grigsby), Salt Lake City, Utah, Jake Moyer (Tiffany Novacek), El Segundo, CA, and Owen (Julianne) Barba, Midland, MI; her Mother Catherine Sue (Ratajczak) Reder; her siblings Rachelle (Garrett) O'Brien, and Garrett (Sarah) Reder. She also leaves behind Nieces and nephews-- Katie O'Brien, John (Jack) O'Brien, Lily O'Brien, Claire O'Brien, Eve Reder, Ruby Reder, and Fletcher Reder; Aunts and Uncle--Patricia (Tom) Osborne, James (Deb) Ratajczak, and Tonja (Kenneth) Reder; first cousins-Stacie (Tad) Pulford, Aaron (Cammie) Smith, Jenny Ratajezak, Jessie Ratajczak, Josh Ratajczak, Josi (Tyler) Gurnee, Kim (Reder) Olivieri, and Ashley (Logan) Lauzon. She was preceded in death by her Father Wayne Robert Reder, her sister Dana Catherine Reder, her grandparents Chet and Ellen (Bowden) Ratajczak, and Marion (Mike) and Shirley (Show) Reder, and Uncle Kenneth M. Reder. All through her elementary school years, she was involved in dance and gymnastics at Bay Valley Dance and Gymnastics. She qualified for state finals in 1981. She graduated from Western High School in 1987. Kendra participated in the Miss Auburn Pageant in July 1987. She received her Nursing Degree from Delta College with the Pinning Ceremony held on April 24, 1999. She assisted in establishing Auburn Physical Therapy, in Auburn, MI. She loved to paint and often times embellished her paintings with flowers and gems. She loved to read. Her idea of a relaxing time was a good book and a beach somewhere, and cooking and baking. She loved to make the birthdays of her three sons special, by making or supplying their favorite foods. Kendra loved to sing and listen to music. She was a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to her faith, her love for her family, and her passion for the arts. Kendra was a devout Christian who lived her life with grace, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to her beliefs. She was a beacon of light and strength to all who knew her, and her legacy will continue to inspire those she has left behind. A brief visitation will take place at 11 a.m. November 13, 2025 immediately followed by a memorial service at Messiah Church in Midland. Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Shelterhouse in Midland, MI or Midland Community Former Offenders Advocacy and Rehabilitation. Kendra LIVED WELL, LAUGHED OFTEN, AND LOVED MUCH. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. |
| Events | Memorial Service November 13, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1550 S. Poseyville Road, Midland, MI |
