Barbara L. Gale
February 25, 1932 - November 5, 2017
Barbara L Gale passed away on November 5 at age 85. Barbara was predeceased by her brother, Howard and her parents, Hyldred and Irving Gale. She is survived by a number of cousins. After receiving her Bachelor of Science from Wayne State University, her RN degree from Western Michigan Bronson Hospital School of Nursing and her Masters from University of Iowa, she worked as a Public Health Nurse for Berrien County Health Department. Barbara was a resident of Coloma all her life. She kept up with the activities of her extended family and looked forward to the Adams and Gale reunions. For 30 years Barbara was the Secretary-Treasurer for the Adams-McKain family from Marcellus, MI which just had their 100th anniversary this summer. Barbara was very pleased to be able to attend. Barbara was an active member of her church choir and also enjoyed volunteering in the church library. Barbara enjoyed traveling and traveled to many places in the states including a car trip on the Alcan Highway with a friend to Alaska. She also traveled to England and Costa Rica. The last few years she resided at Woodland Terrace in Coloma and was very appreciative of the excellent care. Family will receive friends between 10:00-11:00 on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at Midway Baptist Church, 7517 Red Arrow Hwy, Watervliet, prior to the 11:00 funeral. Burial will follow at the Coloma Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Midway Baptist Church or Michigan Heart Association would be appreciated. Arrangements have been handled by the Davidson Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, Coloma. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net.
Barbara L Gale passed away on November 5 at age 85. Barbara was predeceased by her brother, Howard and her parents, Hyldred and Irving Gale. She is survived by a number of cousins. After receiving her Bachelor of Science from Wayne State... View Obituary & Service Information