Barbara A. Vedder

Barbara H. Vedder, Ed.D, age 82, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away April 8, 2017. She was born April 1, 1935, in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late William and Loretta Henson. Dr. Vedder, Child Psychologist, received her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a master's degree and doctorate in education from Wayne State University. The consummate teacher, Dr. Vedder was an advocate for children and young adults and strove to help them reach their full potential. She worked at Wayne County Regional School Service Agency (W.R.E.S.A.) for 26 years as a Special Education Consultant for its 33 school districts. She also devoted over 30 years to the Fresh Air Society and Tamarack Camps as the Director of Silverman Village, a summer camp program for emotionally impaired children. In addition, Dr. Vedder had a love for dogs and for many years raised HRC Labrador Retrievers. During that time she helped many of her dogs become local and national HRC Field Champions. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert L. Vedder (d. 2001); loving mother of Kurt Vedder of Cleveland, Jill (Scott) Howell of Royal Oak, and Lee Vedder of West Bloomfield; proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A memorial celebration of Barbara's life and legacy will be held at Silverman Village at Tamarack Camps' Camp Maas in Ortonville, MI on May 20, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. To attend, please RSVP\Register at the following Evenbrite URL: Donations: The Barbara H. and Robert L. Vedder estate has been invested in a trust fund established to continue sending deserving kids to summer camp. In lieu of flowers, the family invites friends to consider making a donation to the Barbara H. and Robert L. Vedder Scholarship Fund which will grow and provide camp experiences for deserving children now and many years to come. Donations can be made to the Barbara H. and Robert L. Vedder Scholarship Fund and mailed to 209 Baldwin Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067 or gifted at the following link: Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com .

Barbara A. Vedder

April 1, 1935 - April 8, 2017