Barbara Joan Saum Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara Joan Saum of Howell, Michigan, born in Grand Haven, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 2, 2024 at the age of 87. Barbara Joan touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Joan Saum to pay them a last tribute.
Though Barbara Joan may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Barbara Joan touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jay Geerling and Clara Geerling (Meeusen); her husband Gary Saum; and her brother Harry Geerling. She is survived by: her children, Jody Saum and David Saum (Carol); and her granddaughter Molly Bosom (Trever).
Please consider memorial contributions to the Howell Nature Center or to the family for children's literacy programs.