VERONA - Barbara (Jones) Coyne was born in Livingston, Wis., on April 20, 1929, to parents, Leslie and Grace (Livingston) Jones. Shortly after her birth, the family relocated to South Wayne.

Barbara loved living in a little town of 300 people where she knew everybody. She played snare drums in the band, and participated in forensics and cheerleading. She also enjoyed shooting sports, and she had fond memories of working in the local grocery store. She was very close with her sisters, Jean (Don) Swanson and Norma (George) Maddrell.

After graduating high school in 1947, Barbara studied math and social work at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Barbara and Mike Coyne married in Evansville, Wis., on June 19, 1948. They raised six children and divorced in 1974.

The family lived in Richland Center, Milwaukee, Los Altos, Calif., and eventually settled in the Madison area in 1971. They also spent many summers at Fish Lake, Wis., with extended family.

Barbara became a realtor and then spent the remainder of her career as a research librarian at the Forest Products Laboratory. Barbara was known for her delicious baked goods. She was also an avid reader, bridge player, and an enormous Badgers basketball fan. More than anything, she enjoyed spending simple, everyday time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and she tried her best to never miss any event that they participated in. During this time, she earned the nickname "Granny" as she became known to everyone.

Barb resided at Ingleside Communities in Mount Horeb for the last five of her 95-year life. Her favorite part of Ingleside was spending time with her resident friends in the activities room and frequent drives through the surrounding countryside, visiting places and people from her past. Barbara passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Barbara is survived by her six children, Susan (Andrew) Krembs, Jane Coyne, David (Joy) Coyne,

Thomas Coyne, John (Vicky) Coyne and Robert (Wendy) Coyne; 17 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, as well as their spouses and significant others; 14 great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Alice Gundlach; many much-loved nieces, nephews, and their families; and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her firstborn child; her parents; and her two sisters.

A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Please join us, as we will be serving cookies from Granny’s delicious recipes. Burial will be at EASTMAN CEMETERY, 3491 Wehinger Road, South Wayne, at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Memorials made to the family will be given to the Ingleside Activities Fund. Online condolence may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Fitchburg

Funeral & Cremation Care

2950 Chapel Valley Road

(608) 442-5002

Barbara J. Coyne

April 20, 1929 - March 24, 2024

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