Barbara A. (Evans) Reum
Nov. 23, 1936 — Sept. 12, 2018
Niles Daily Star, Published 9:19 am Friday, September 14, 2018
Nov. 23, 1936 — Sept. 12, 2018
Barbara A. (Evans) Reum, 81, passed away, peacefully after an extended illness, on Wednesday morning, Sept.12, 2018, in her home.
Barbara was born in Detroit on Nov. 23, 1936, to the late Louis V. and Beatrice G. (Geyer) Evans.
- Barbara A. (Evans) Reum
Barbara was preceded in death by her grandson, Steven Garlanger, in 1989.
On Aug. 1, 1959, Barbara married Gordon W. Reum. He survives along with her daughter, Diane (Scott) Powers; grandchildren, Kyle G. (Courtney) Garlanger, Christopher Powers, Nicholas (Beth) Powers, and Chelsea (Scott) Buysse; sisters, Carol Kreitner and Vicki Evans; and brother, Louis V. Evans.
Barbara graduated from Niles High School in 1955. In her sophomore year of high school, she started dating Gordon. They were married a few years later and had been married for 59 years. She worked at Pawating Hospital and the Medical Center as a Lab Technician. She retired early to take care of her grandson, Steven, as he was ill. She enjoyed photography, drawing and treasure hunting at garage and estate sales.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Halbritter WIckens Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St., Niles. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Caring Circle Hospice at Home 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085.
Condolences for the family may be made at halbritterwickens.com.