Barb was born to be a caring and loving teacher and she fulfilled her calling from the time she graduated from Hillsdale College. Starting as a fourth grade teacher in Farmington Public Schools, she moved with her husband to Okinawa in 1967 and taught GED classes until his honorable discharge from the Army in 1970. After raising three sons (her "Fine Boys" Scott, Brian and Kevin), Barb resumed teaching in the Farmington Presbyterian Preschool and continued for 26 years, retiring as the Director. She was so proud of having taught over 500 of Farmington's youth. Throughout the succeeding years, Barb was continually gratified when her former students approached her, telling her that they lovingly remembered their preschool teacher and, in many cases, introducing her to their own preschool children. Although retired from teaching, Barb continued her passion for helping children by working part-time in the Children's Department of the Farmington Public Library.

Barb was fortunate to be grandmother to seven wonderful children (Sam, Chloe, Josh, Claire, Courtney, Charlie and Molly) and thoroughly enjoyed every moment spent with each of them. Known by Grammy, Grandma or Mimi, she showered her grandchildren with endless love and compassion. Barb wanted nothing more than to simply be with her family and was her happiest when she was with them. They all will miss her tremendously, but will always remember her kindness, thoughtfulness and her deep love that she gave to each of them.

Barb was predeceased by her parents Douglas Haig and Jane Wright Coll. She is survived by her husband of 47 years James G. Yoder and their three sons and grandchildren: Scott Allen (Kelle), Samuel Allen, Chloe Jo, and Joshua Douglas in Lake Villa, Illinois; Brian James (Katherine), Claire Jane, Courtney Ann and Charles James in Singapore; and Kevin Douglas (Nicole) and Molly Jane in Northville. She is also survived by her sister Patricia (Dale) Adams of Plymouth, MI.

Barb's family will receive friends at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.) on Friday, October 2, 2015 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 3, at the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 at 10:00 am.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Michigan Humane Society,30300 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4509 michiganhumane.org.