Barbara Lavella Rushin 75, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Saint Joseph, MO. health care center. She was born December 10, 1947 in Evansville, IN, daughter of the late Helene (Seitz) and Maurice Schuler.
She graduated from Memorial Catholic High School, Evansville, IN and Indiana State University, and Butler University with a Masters in Education. She worked in education all her life, teaching in the Savannah School District, Wathena, KS district, and was the school librarian at Coleman Elementary in St. Joseph. She enjoyed gardening, scrap booking, and reading, and was a member of the Catholic Faith.
Barbara was preceded in death by parents, and a brother, Harold Schuler.
Survivors include husband, John Rushin of the home, son, Aaron (Kaoria Maeyama) Rushin, and a daughter, Alysson Rushin both of New Orleans, LA.
Ms. Rushin will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home.