Barbara Burkin

Barbara Ann (Billow) Burkin, age 75, of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Toledo ProMedica Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Fremont on March 15, 1940, she was the oldest child of Harold R. and Pearl M. (Lash) Billow. Barb was a 1958 graduate of Jackson-Burgoon High School. She worked at Nickles Bakery for many years as a palletizer, retiring in 1994. She loved spending her time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barb is survived by her children, Bethany Burkin of Fremont, Barbara (Jon) Mathias of Fremont, Bryan Burkin of Findlay, and Brent Burkin of Fremont; siblings, Harold (Carolyn) Billow of Helena, Mary Balyeat of Brewster, OH, and Howard Billow of Helena; grandchildren, Nicole Mathias, Travis Burkin, and Brock Mathias; and great-grandchildren, Blayne Keckler, Lauryn Evans, Adalyn Evans, and Hunter Mathias. She is preceded in death by her parents. Graveside Memorial Services will be held privately for close family and friends at Four Mile House Cemetery, Fremont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Toledo ProMedica Hospital Critical Care Unit or to the donor's choice.