Lawrence William Barcroft (Bill) of Hastings, MI, age 79, left this earthly home September 5, 2021. He was born to Lawrence E. and Louise (Pierce) Barcroft on June 25, 1942, in Hastings, MI.

Bill was the oldest of five children. He attended school in Freeport and graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1960. He then earned a BS in Dairy Nutrition from Michigan State University. He devoted his heart and soul to dairy farming on the family farm near Freeport, MI. He later retired from Hastings Schools
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Music was another passion for Bill. For twenty years, Bill called and taught square dancing. He and Lori on guitar and fiddle, respectively, performed as Brushridge. They enjoyed many hours of jamming in Michigan and Florida, his winter home.

Bill will be dearly missed by his wife Lori J. Barcroft, children Robert Barcroft and Christine (Bob) Yax, stepson Andrew Conklin, and selected daughter Tena Haner-Sawdy and her family. He is survived by brother John (Anita) Barcroft, sister Amy (Duane) Campbell, and brothers Andy Barcroft and Lloyd (Jean) Barcroft also, step-siblings Dennis Wolman and Janet Hemminger, along with all the siblings' children and grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by parents, stepmother Marguerite Barcroft and sister-in-law Bonnie (Andy) Barcroft.

The family thanks Thornapple Manor for their care and compassion during Bill's illness.

According to Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a Farewell Celebration to honor his memory on September 25, 2021 at noon, at Cunningham Acres, 4980 W. Tupper Lake Road, Lake Odessa, MI. Duane Campbell, Bill's childhood friend and brother-in-law, will share memories and stories from Bill's life. A lunch will be provided, followed by an informal circle jam/conversation time. Masks encouraged.

Memorial contributions can be made to Heifer International (Heifer.org)

Online condolences may be left at SimplyCremation.com Service Details. Farewell Celebration Saturday, September 25th, 2021 | 12:00pm
When: Saturday, September 25th, 2021 12:00pm
Location: Cunningham Acres
Address: 4980 W Tupper Lake Rd Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849