Barbara J. Grenier, 81, of Norway, Mich., passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.

She was born September 10, 1942, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Edward and Lorraine (Vanderlin) Trepanier. Barbara grew up in Norway and graduated from Norway High School, class of 1960. She married Richard Grenier on June 3, 1961, at St. Barbara Catholic Church, Vulcan. They resided in Hermansville for a few years before moving to Norway. Richard passed away on August 4, 2013.

Barbara worked as an insurance agent at Danielson Insurance Agency, Iron Mountain, for many years and later worked for Holmberg Insurance Agency, Norway, before retiring. She was an active member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, Vulcan, the Altar Society, and the Norway-Vulcan School Woman's Club, where she was active with the Senior Tea Committee for many years as they honored graduates of Norway High School. Barbara was also active in the Norway Senior Center Ceramic Painting Club. She taught painting at home and enjoyed painting on just about everything and anything. Barbara could always be found attending local sporting events where her children or grandchildren had been playing. She traveled near and far to watch them play.

She is survived by three sons, Mark (Cathy) Grenier, Norway, Mich., Steven (Melissa) Grenier, Green Bay, Wis., and Paul (Renee) Grenier, Quinnesec, Mich.; one sister-in-law, Melanie (Ross) Nord, Norway; one brother, Jerry (Martee) Trepanier, Iron Mountain; nine grandchildren, Eryk (Jenna), Kymberly, Anthony (Nicolette), Hailey, Taylor, Rhiannon (Nicholas), Brian, Cole (Katelynn) and Brock (Alena); nine great-grandchildren, Brianna, Blake, Owen, Jaiden, Kaycee, Aristen, Emma, Addilynn and Jackson; two nephews, Ryan and Derek; one niece, Leah; one adopted son, Tom Moore, who lived with the family for over a year.

In addition to her parents and husband, Richard, Barbara was preceded in death by one son, John Grenier, and one brother, David Trepanier.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Barbara Catholic Church, Vulcan, Mich. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at the church. Rev. Fr. Marty Flynn will officiate. Burial will be in Norway Township Cemetery on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.

You may leave a condolence to Barbara's family online at JacobsFuneralHomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Barbara's Legacy of Life.