Barbara Lee Elkins Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Lee Elkins of Rockford, Michigan, born in Monroe, Michigan, who passed away on May 3, 2024 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dr. Walter Meier and Virginia Meier (Hardgrove); her siblings, Walter Meier Jr. and Carol Larkins; and her brother-in-law Earl Cousino.
She is survived by: her husband Roger L. Elkins of Grand Rapids; her children, Kara Baltruczak (Jamie) and Kyle Elkins (Jamie); her grandsons, Preston, Braxton and Colton; and her siblings, Peg Cousino, Kathy Heller, Pete Meier (Julie), Beth Dodge (Mike), Tony Meier (Marci), Julie Lee, Martha Sanquenetti (Jeff), Mark Meier (Rhonda), Anne Newcomer (Kevin) and Kris Sager (Mike). She is also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution in Barb's name to the Grand Rapids Women's Resource Center, Holy Family Radio, Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, or the American Cancer Society.
