Barbara J. Saladin, age 63 of Cascade, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Betty Kuhlman. The loving wife of Wendell, is survived also by her children and grandchildren, Deanna (Charles) Vander Ploeg, their children, Matthew, Jacob, Carlie and Daniel, Carrie (Dave) Driscoll, their children, Tanner Pizzuti, Ally and Carson, Tim (Yolanda) Saladin, their children, Marissa, Robbie and Ricky, Angie (Jon) Miller, their children, Jon and Molly, Deb (Dave) Keller, their children, David, Grant and Ryleigh, Lisa (Troy) Coolbaugh, their children, Sam and Brendan, Danish son, Jens (Anne Kilsdal) Jensen, their children, Christian and Martin; brothers, sisters, and nieces and nephews, Bill Kuhlman, Mike Kuhlman, his son Shiloh, Rosemany Betnar, her children, Todd, Lee and Wayne, Carolyn (Brian) Bailey, their children, Jennifer and Hayden, Alice (Regan) Chase, their children, Justin, Josh, Magen and James, Judy (Bruce) Burgess, their children, Tanya and Tessa, Jacqueline Young, her children, Danielle and Rachael; cousins; aunts and uncles; special friends and neighbors. The love of her life were her grandchildren and family. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation for the wonderful care given to Barb by the doctors and staff of the Lacks Cancer Center. A celebration of Barb’s life will be August 17 from 4-7 PM at the Donnelly Center on the campus of Aquinas College, 157 Woodward Lane SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Memorial contributions may be made to Lacks Cancer Center Patient Fund c/o Saint Mary’s Doran Foundation, 200 Jefferson Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or Gilda’s Club, 1806 Bridge Street N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
