Thelma Irene Bleam

Thelma Irene Bleam, age 86 of Hastings and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday October 28, 2009 at Hillside Acres in Hastings. She was born September 23, 1923 in Hastings, Michigan, daughter of Arthur and Florence (Hanford) Bleam. She graduated from Godwin High School and later attended college receiving her registered nursing degree from Butterworth School of Nursing. Thelma worked for Butterworth Hospital for 4 years and then as the company nurse for the Heckman Keebler Company in Grand Rapids for 30 years. \r
Thelma attended the Banner United Brethern Church in Grand Rapids and volunteered at the church for many years.\r

She was preceeded in death by her parents, sister Marian Bleam and brothers Almon and Arthur Bleam. \r
Thelma is survived by sister-in-law Dolores Bleam, Niece Lorri (David) Kirby, Nephew Joseph (Melissa) Bleam, 5 grand nephews and 2 grand nieces. \r

Memorial contributions can be made to the St Rose Church Building on Faith Fund 805 S. Jefferson St. Hastings, MI 49058.\r

Visitation will be held Friday 1 hour prior to service time at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. The Funeral Service will be held Friday October 30, 2009 at 3:00pm with Pastor Donald Brail officiating, burial will be at Bowne Menninite Cemetery. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family @ (girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r