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Barbara Moffett Boyles
Born: 11/20/1947
Died: 7/11/2017
Age: 69
Community: Grand Blanc, MI
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BOYLES, Barbara Moffett, 69, returned to her heavenly home on July 11, 2017 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
Barbara was born to the late Robert S. and Helen (Romanowski) Moffett, owner of Moffett Food Service, in Flint, MI on November 20, 1947. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1969, with a degree in Art. She worked as an accomplished artist for many years. She was a skilled Painter, Potter, Calligrapher, Paper Maker, Book Binder and Instructor. She taught at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit and was involved in the Flint Institute of Art and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. She taught an artist retreat on Beaver Island for 20 years. She loved painting children's furniture and crocheting handmade teddy bears for children and those young at heart. Some of her pieces of art remain on display at Hurley Hospital and additional places in Genesee County. Barbara's pieces were personal and spiritual. In addition to her art, she was a dedicated member of her Bible Study groups in Flint and Beaver Island, MI.
Barbara was blessed with a loving family. She married her best friend, Frederick J. Boyles, on July 4, 1969 in Flint, MI. Barbara raised two children (Jason & Amy) with patience, guidance and lots of love. Barbara was devoted and passionate for animals, the Beaver Island community and her two grandchildren, Jonathan (J.J.) and Nina. She especially cherished her summers on Beaver Island with her children and grandchildren. Barbara's unconditional love, warmth and grace had an impact on all who knew her. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her creator.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Frederick; her daughter Amy; her daughter-in-law Stacy; her grandchildren Jonathan Jason (J.J.) and Nina; and her brothers, Bruce and Jeff Moffett; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her son, Robert Jason; and her parents.
A Memorial Service will be held for Barbara at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, MI on Monday July 17, 2017 at 4:00 p.m., visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., with a dinner to follow the service. The family gratefully declines flowers, but donations can be made to the MPN Research Foundation (http://www.mpnresearchfoundation.org), American Red Cross and/or Be The Match (bethematch.org) in her name. Please join the Bone Marrow Registry! Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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| A Memorial Service will be held for Barbara at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, MI on Monday July 17, 2017 at 4:00 p.m., visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., with a dinner to follow the service. |
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7/17/2017 |
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Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
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