Dr. Barbara Price dies at 72

Former Mike Ilitch School of Business faculty member Barbara Price passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, after a long illness.

During her extensive and distinguished career at Wayne State University, Barbara was not only a productive faculty member, she also served as department chair of several departments, associate dean, and associate vice president for academic personnel. Her consulting activities established many important links between the school and the business community.

Barbara and her husband, Kelly, moved from Brighton, Mich., to Utah in 2013.

She is survived by Kelly; their children, Matthew and Jonathan; daughter-in-law Mary (Matthew); grandchildren Ruby, Belle, George and Hannah; and her brother, Perry. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 11, in Park City, Utah. 

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