Raymond E. Barnes Obituary
The memory of Raymond E. Barnes of Kalamazoo, Michigan, who passed away on June 22, 2024 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his brother Clarke Cordner Barnes; and his parents, Tom Pleasant and Anna Mia Pleasant (Smith). He is survived by: his wife Rebecca McLaren Orban (Limburg); his sister-in-law Gayle Barnes of Geneseo, IL; his children, Anne-Maia Kristof (Matthew) of East Moline, IL, Linnea Powell (Zan) of Kalamazoo, MI and Seth Barnes (Elizabeth) of Chanhassen, MN; his former wife Rebecca Craft; his nephew Patrick Barnes (Kimberly); his nieces, Carrie Barnes and Kendra Moon; his grandchildren, Austin Matthew Kristof, Emilie McLaren Brochon (Dylon), Alissa Mia Powell, Arron Louis Kristof (Zelinda), Tallia Ann Scribner (Evan), Zan Eason Erwin Powell, Ian Eldon Powell, Annica Maia Powell, Victor Raymond Barnes and Helen Catherine Barnes; his great grandchildren, Giovanni, Allison and Theodore Kristof; his great-nephew Bryan; and his great-niece Kinley Barnes. He is also survived by cousins, many friends, and special neighbors.