Barbara J. Hyde, 93, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Miller Health and Rehab. 

   

Barbara was born in La Porte, IN, on April 23, 1928 to Laurel J. and Edna (Fritzen) Weidman. 

 

On August 28, 1949 in La Porte, IN, she married Jack M. Hyde, who preceded her in death on December 27, 2019.  Surviving Barbara are her daughters, Sharon (Ken) Shilt of La Porte and Teresa (James) Turk of Valparaiso; 5 grandchildren, Brian (Kim) Jones of Toledo, OH, Jaime Jones of Plano, IL, Nathan (Chelsea Sunnarborg) Shilt of La Porte, Matthew Turk of South Bend, and Alyssa (Tyler) Nash of Carmel; 5 great-grandchildren, Zachary, Avery, Caleb, Kaylee, and Madison; as well as numerous nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cynthia Hyde; and sister, Dorothy Lindborg.

 

Barbara was an elementary teacher for 17 years at Kingsbury Elementary.  She was a member of Beechwood Golf Club and Tri Kappa.  Barbara loved playing golf, but more importantly, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

 

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

 

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Bethany Lutheran Church with Pastor Dennis Meyer officiating.

 

A time of visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the church.

 

Memorial contributions may be directed to Dunes Hospice, 4711 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383.

 

Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlercares.com.