Barbara Lee Buckham

Passed away Thursday morning, January 28, 2021. Barb was born November 26, 1933 in her grandparent's big brick house in Hartford, MI the daughter of John and Florene (Charles) Minshall. On November 20, 1965 she married her sheep shearer, Fred Buckham in Hartford and lived on M-43 in Oshtemo for 5 years. They later moved to Schoolcraft in 1970. Barb worked at Hartford Bank from 1952-1965. She was a 4H leader for 40 years; Sheep Superintendent 26 years; Treasury of Livestock Superintendent 16 years; and Saddle Club Member for 52 years. She also fed the cattle and did field work on the farm. Barb and Marilyn were avid Schoolcraft Eagles fans and rarely missed a game. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred; 2 infant daughters; step-mother, Katherine Minshall, sister, Dorothy Bourner, Ralph Bourner; brother, Jack Minshall, step-brothers, Jack and George Vint; and nephew, Tom Bourner. Barb is survived by her daughter Marilyn Buckham; sister-in-law, Sharlene Minshall; and step-sister, Kay Newall. Other family members include Janet Wadlington, Tracey Norville. A private visitation will be held at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, 3926 South 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 followed by a private graveside service at Harrison Cemetery in Schoolcraft. To view Barb's personalized webpage please visit https://www.langelands.com