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Name:: Wanda L. Barton
Date of Death:: Feb 1, 2012
Location of Service:: Rupp Funeral Home, Inc. - Monroe
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Wanda L. Barton

April 9, 1937 – February 1, 2012

Wanda L. Barton, 74 of Monroe died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 12 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will lie instate Monday 10 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church with funeral services at 11 a.m. Rev Evans Bentley, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle.

Wanda along with her twin brother Warren was born in the evening of April 9, 1937 to James and Eulalia Richeson in Paden City, West Virginia. She married Vernon E. Barton on December 28, 1963 in Paden City.

Wanda graduated Valedictorian of Paden City High School and West Liberty State College in West Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She started her teaching career in January 1959 at Washington Local Elementary School in Bellville, Ohio. In June 1959 she moved to Lorain, Ohio to teach the next five years at Homewood School. After Wanda married Vernon they moved to Monroe. She then taught at Orchard School first grade. In May 1965 son, David was born and son, Mark in November of 1966. She did substitute teaching for five years. In 1976 she started teaching at Custer Elementary School during which time she also received her Master’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University. Due to poor health she retired from teaching in 1998. She dearly loved children and was so reluctant to retire. In 1996 she was named to Who’s Who Among American Teachers.

Wanda was a member of the former Townsite Garden Club, MEA NEA. Michigan Retired Teachers, MARSP, Mercy Memorial Hospital Guild and volunteer, Monroe Thrift Shop. The Sawyer Homestead and received the Jenny award. St. Paul United Methodist Church and the church Chancel Choir, United Methodist Women Searcher’s Class, Church Women United and the Monroe Women’s Club.

Wanda enjoyed gardening, flower arranging and baking.

Wanda is survived by her husband of forty-eight years Vernon, son Mark (Wendy) Barton of Monroe; grandchildren Collin and Brianne Barton and her brother Warren Richeson of Mesa, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son David E. Barton.

Memorials may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.

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Location of Services:: Rupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Street:: 2345 South Custer Road
ZIP:: 48161
City:: Monroe
State:: MI
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#11 Randy Richeson 2012-02-03 02:04 We (Richele, Elisa and I) were so fortunate to have such a kind and caring aunt to be such a positive influence on our young lives in the 70's. Her calming laugh coupled with her no nonsense advice occasionally provides comfort as I remember those days even now as I enter my 50s. God bless you Vernon, Mark and family in this time of loss. Quote

#12 Elisa Palich 2012-02-03 04:46 The sudden news came to us with great sadness as we learned of the passing of our dad's "other half". Our Aunt Wanda will always hold fond memories for all of us who loved her and were privileged to be a part of her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with Vernon, Mark and family as they experience the huge loss of such a wonderful lady. Quote

#13 Dan and Carol Hartong 2012-02-03 04:51 My dear friend, Wanda, has been a great example to me. Her quiet, gentle leadership qualities sustained our United Methodist Women! Her life certainly reflects the "Fruit of the Spirit": love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I will truly miss her! Our prayers are with you, Vern, Mark, Wendy and family, and Mary. Quote

#14 julie raines mason 2012-02-03 07:16 I had Mrs. Barton for my 3rd grade teacher. She was the nicest teacher at Custer. Well after I had graduated I would see her out at various places, she would always remember who I was. I will miss her. Quote

#15 Matthew Hall 2012-02-05 01:09 To Mr. Barton, Mark, Wendy, Grandchildren, and Mr. Richeson,

Please know you have the my sympathy during this difficult time and the promise of my prayers.

I am sorry for your loss. I know God will comfort you with wonderful memories of both Mrs. Barton and David.

If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask. I care.

Peace and prayers,

Matt Quote

#16 Adel Ivey 2012-02-05 10:56 Wanda and I sang in the soprano section of St. Paul's UMC Chancel choir. I have always admired her. She was a wonderful Christian lady. Even when she had plenty of reason, I never heard her complain. She is singing in God's heavenly choir,now. We will miss her very much! Vern, Mark, Wendy, Collin and Brianna, please know that you are all in my prayers. Quote

#17 Hollie Bert 2012-02-05 15:32 I like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Barton and Richeson families.

Mrs. Barton was my Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade teacher. She was a wonderful and loving teacher who made school a lot of fun. I remember the stories she read to our class with all the students enthralled.

It's been 30 years since she was much teacher and she still kept in touch throughout the years. She was a special lady and she will be missed. Quote

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