Shirley J. Ream, age 87, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Mio, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center in Grand Rapids, MI.
Shirley was born on February 25, 1925 in Roseville, Michigan to William and Laura (Kennedy) Ream. She lived in Mio, MI most of her life.  Shirley moved to Grand Rapids 4 years ago to be near her children.
Shirley is survived by her children: Denise Dietrich, Dennis Bender, Dale Bender and Darlene Gross; 3 sisters:  Wilma, Caroline, and Margaret; and many grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 1-2 PM at Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI, with Funeral services at 2PM with Chaplain Nathaniel Johnson officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, MI.
Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI.