In Memory of Barbara Baker Honhart ’64

On November 23, 2023, Barbara Ann Honhart passed away peacefully at her home. She was 81. Barbara was born February 15, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana.

Barbara grew up in Hanover, Indiana, and attended The College of Wooster in Ohio. At Wooster, she earned a B.A. in psychology, and met her husband, Fred. The couple celebrated their 57th anniversary last August. She later earned an M.A. and PhD from the University of Iowa. Professionally, Barbara taught psychology at both Lansing Community College and Baker College in Owosso and Flint, Michigan. She moved into college administration at Baker, eventually becoming Vice President for Academics for the Baker College system.

Barbara was heavily involved in the community and her church. She enjoyed reading, traveling, going to shows, watching sports, playing with her grandchildren, and spending time with her pets. She is survived by her husband, Fred, her sister, Marilyn, her sons, David and Stephen, daughters-in-law Jena and Niki, and her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Abby, Katherine, and Matt. Services will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral home in East Lansing, Michigan on Saturday, December 9th, with a visitation from 10 am to 12 noon and the service at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Davies Project or The Greater Lansing Food Bank.

Posted in on December 5, 2023.