| Graduation Year | Class of 1943 |
| Date of Passing | Oct 14, 2017 |
| About | Barbara Jean (Wittenbach-Davenport) Tincknell, born December 24, 1925 in Lowell, MI passed away at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the age of 91. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Clare C. Tincknell, children Patricia (Steven) Kidwell of Vestaburg, Susan (Wayne) Smith of Grandville, Charles C. Tincknell of Troy, 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and sisters Patricia Wittenbach Brink and Avonne Davenport Mason. She was predeceased by her mother Helen E. Hopp, father Arnold Wittenbach, and daughter-in-law Judith Tincknell. Barbara earned her teaching degree from The University of Michigan and taught many years for Romeo Community Schools. She was a member of Romeo United Methodist Church for 60 years where she sang in the choir and was an active member of UMW. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Clark Retirement Community Chapel. A reception will immediately follow in Clark's BK Room. Memorial contributions can be made to Clark Retirement Community BENEVOLENT FUND 1551 Franklin ST SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506.) Private burial will take place in Romeo Cemetery. |
