Lynne Bernice Mead

Lynne Bernice Mead age 73 of Hastings, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 18, 2012.

She was born on August 10, 1939 in Goshen, Indiana the daughter of Morris and Lillian (Anderson) Wood. Lynne graduated from high school in Bronson, Michigan. Lynne married Richard Mead on October 3, 1956. She was very dedicated to her family, both as a loving wife and mother.

Lynne loved buttons and started her collection when she was given her Grandmother Nellie Wood's button jar. She became an avid collector and gave many history lessons in her grandchildren's classrooms. She was a member of th West Michigan Buttoneers and the National Button Scoiety. She won numerous awards for her button displays.

Lynne was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Lillian Wood and brother, Dennis Wood.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Mead of Hastings; son, Rick Mead of Hastings; daughters: Jody (Brad) Peterson of Hastings and Jenny Mead and Daniel Henry Jr.; grandchildren: Matthew, James and Lynsey Mead, Pam (Rick) Volosky, David (Shelby) and Michael Peterson; great-grandchildren: Constance and Sofia Volosky; siblings: Nancy Wood, Carole (Barry) Bostrom, Rick (Peggy) Wood and many nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mel Trotter Ministries.