Age 85, of Dexter Mi., formerly of Ann Arbor, died Friday, December 1st, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea. She was born September 9th, 1932 in Southfield Township, the daughter of Matthew Lynn and Esther Lavena (Willis) Everett. On May 29th, 1950 she married Neil Raymond Stoll and he preceded her in death on September 8th, 2011. Barbara and Neil were well known and respected breeders and exhibitors of West Highland White Terriers under their Glenbrier Kennel prefix. Barbara was recognized for her commitment to breeding healthy dogs and was known for her efforts in identifying and assisting with the research of various genetic disorders found in the Westie breed. Barbara was as fiercely independent as the terriers she loved and continued to live independently in her own home until the day of her death.
Survivors include three daughters, Deborah Lynn Stoll of Brooklyn, MI., Cynthia (Robert) Curtis of Presque Isle, MI., and Vicky (Brit) Edwards of Ann Arbor, MI.; five grandchildren, Kristen, Lauren, Neil, Megan and Steven and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Neil Stoll.
No formal services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Huron Valley Humane Society, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.