Obituary: Barbara L. Frost

Barbara L. Frost, age 95, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on April 26, 1928, in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Frank and Hazel (Hensen) McIntyre. Barb grew up and went to school in Middleville, MI. On September 22, 1946, Barbara was united in marriage to William L. Frost. He preceded her in death in 1980.

Barb was a homemaker while her three children were young. She later worked as a Nurse’s Aid, retiring in 1990. She then moved to Wisconsin. In her retirement, she worked in several group homes in the Reedsburg area.

She loved to crochet, and collect frogs. Barb was known as the’ Frog Lady’ by many. She was an avid reader and tried her hand at many different crafts. A select few knew her as the ‘Racing Granny’ as this was her CB handle for several years.

Barbara is survived by her children, William “ Harold” (Nancy) Frost of Hastings, MI, Dorothy (Darrell) Stanley of Reedsburg and Robert William (Nancy) Frost of Hastings, MI; grandchildren, Shelia (Pat) Collins, Scott (Suzanne) Frost, Leah (Alan) Wetterson, Dorinda (Rob) Slaney, Connie (Frank) Chrisman, Brenda Frost Guillory, Darrah (Eric) Tomas; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Wilma Frost and family; close friends and caregivers, Fred and Barb Thompson, Linda Jenkins, Cheryl Schrank, Tammy VanEnkevort along with other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Harold Raymond McIntyre.

A service celebrating Barbara’s life will be held on July 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Fusch Center in Reedsburg, with Michael Biesek officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.