Barbara Ream Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Carrie Ream, 77, of Stow, died at 6:15 P.M. Friday, February 17, 2012 in the WCA Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bolivar, N.Y. on January 3, 1935, the daughter of Robert and Cecilia Wight. She attended Lakewood High School. Mrs. Ream was a long time member of the Independent Order of Vikings (Ingjald Lodge No. 65), the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, Inc., and the Women of the Moose. She was a former member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Prior to retiring, she had been employed at Clarke Boxit Corp. A great cook, she enjoyed shopping and loved finding a good sale. She also enjoyed any puzzle, especially crossword and jigsaw, and loved playing cards, when she could beat her daughters and grandchildren at Skip-Bo. She is survived by her husband, Richard D. Ream, whom she married January 28, 1954; three daughters: Becky (Jay) Noonan of Geneva, N.Y., Brenda (Rick) Donato of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Cathy Ream Burrows of Jamestown; her sister, Linda Beck of Lakewood, N.Y.; her brother, Richard Beck of Connecticut; seven grandchildren: Keelin Burrows of Houston, Tex., Tom Burrows, Jr. and Jake Burrows, both of Austin, Tex., Eric Anderson of Las Vegas, Nev., Kevin Anderson of Mississippi, John Anderson of Jamestown, and Mark Anderson of Idaho. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ream was preceded in death by her grandson, Shane Donato on November 6, 2011. A private service will be at the convenience of the family in the Sunset Hill Cemetery Chapel. To send a message to the family, visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 83 South Main St., Jamestown, N.Y. 14701. Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.