Lyla Elaine (Reaser) Bloss, age 83, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, July 4, 2014.
Lyla was born October 16, 1930 in Bellevue, MI to Harry and Ethel (Lawrence) Reaser. Lyla graduated from Hastings High School, Class of 1949. She married the love of her life, Floyd Bloss on February 9, 1950.
Lyla will be deeply missed by her beloved husband of 64 years, Floyd; brother, Bob (Shirley) Reaser of Hastings; sisters, Joyce Martz and Patricia Fuhr of Hastings, Phyllis Bridenstine of Galesburg; sisters-in-law, Louise Reaser and Janet Reaser of Hastings; as well as many nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.
Lyla was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debra and sons, Kim and Craig; brothers, Charlie Reaser, Harry Reaser and Ralph Reaser and sister Kate Cisler.
Lyla traveled extensively and has said that "I have seen and done it all!" She dearly loved her husband and "buddy" Floyd and her children. She was vivacious, loved to laugh and loved life even in the darkest days.
A memorial service celebrating Lyla's life will be held on Wednesday, July 16 at 1:00, at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment will take place at Dowling Cemetery.