Barbara Lynn Harlan

Barbara Lynn Harlan, 70 of Bradenton Beach, a longtime resident of Anna Maria Island, passed away unexpectedly November 6, 2019 on the island she loved. She was born February 9, 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan. She was raised with her brother Bruce in Southfield, Michigan by parents Everett and Virginia Haehnel. It was in the early 1980's that she migrated to Florida with the love of her life, her late husband Gordy, and three young children. The family settled in Bradenton Beach. As the owner of Harlan 1-Hour Photo in Holmes Beach many friendships were kindled and a new life sprouted from there. She treasured strolls along the beach with her husband, children, visiting family and friends. For many years she would venture to Guatemala volunteering to build houses with Habitat for Humanity. Her love of people and infectious positive attitude was shared and felt by all who crossed her path. Devotion to family filled her heart and days. Barb is survived by sons Greg and wife Brandy and Gary and wife Morgan; daughter Ginny; grandchildren Skyler, Angelina, Jeremiah, Ashton, Payton, Ava, Sean and Ethan; and great-grandchildren Sophia, Stella and Sailor. Family and friends will gather on her birthday, February 9, 2020, at the beach off 22nd Street North for a sunset celebration of her wonderful life. She will be loved, missed and admired by many, forever.