Barbara Diane (Tobin) Amacher was born on June 4th, 1947, in Bay City Michigan to Robert and Audrey Tobin. Barb was the eldest of six kids and took her role as big sister to heart even setting up pretend classes for the little ones. After graduating from St. Joseph’s K-12, she attended Central Michigan University where she graduated with a degree in teaching. Barb taught for four and a half years at Walsh Elementary in Utica Schools before having to step back due to being diagnosed with Lupus. On July 4th, 1973, she met the love of her life and was married May 4th, 1974, to Richard Amacher. Together they settled into marriage in Rochester Hills and adopted their son, Matthew, in 1980 and their daughter, Meghan, in 1984. Barb thrived in her role as mother and raised two children that absolutely adore her. Barb had many titles in her 76 years including wife, daughter, mother, sister, niece, aunt, friend, teacher, tutor, and her favorite, Grandma. Barb had lifelong friendships and truly impacted those she met whether it was for 5 minutes or a lifetime. Barb was an avid gardener, reader, traveler, bird watcher, puzzle completer to name just a few. She fought bravely for almost 50 years and decided she had had enough. She made the bravest decision to enter hospice at home on 10/13/2023 and she passed peacefully on Sunday October 15th, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Barb will be deeply missed, and everyone was better off for knowing her.
above written by Barbara’s daughter Meghan
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