BAUER, Barbara E., Age 61, December 23, 2012 of Rochester Hills. Devoted wife of Robert J. Bauer for 43 years; dearest mother of Jennifer Bauer of Shelby Township and Heather (Matt) Odinga of Sterling Heights; loving grandmother to Jackson. Preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Helen Hamblin. Barbara touched many lives. She had a great love for her family and will be dearly missed. A memorial gathering will be celebrated on Saturday, January 12 beginning at 10 AM with service to follow at 11 AM at Pixley Funeral Home (322 West University Drive in Rochester, MI). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be greatly appreciated to the Michigan Humane Society at http://www.michiganhumane.org/. To leave your condolences, please visit the online guest book at http://www.pixleyfuneral.com/.