Reta Pountain

Reta M. Pountain of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012 in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Pountain was born August 6, 1926 in Manton, Michigan to Roy and Edith (Porter) Brown. Reta grew up in New Buffalo, Michigan and then lived in Kalamazoo. For many years she was employed with Shakespeare Co. and later with the bakeries at W.M.U. and K-College. In her leisure time she enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

On May 5, 1950 in Kalamazoo she married Donald E. Pountain, who died in 2009. Also preceding her in death were her sisters, Bess Mundt and Dorothy Young; and her brother, Leo Brown.

Surviving are two sons, Donald B. (Gaile) Pountain of Allegan and Darryl (Louise) Pountain of Mattawan; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Contributions in memory of Reta may be made to the

American Cancer Society

.

Messages of condolence for her family may be posted at

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Ed & Dawn Bronson

June 20, 2012 at 11:26 am

Don and family so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you all!

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Sue & Craig Cottrell

June 20, 2012 at 12:24 pm

Don and Darryl, We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. We have many great memories of spending time with them at the lake. Your Mom was a very giving person. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

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Karen & Louie Koprolces

June 22, 2012 at 6:10 pm

We were sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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Danyelle and Chandler

June 26, 2012 at 11:17 pm

You will forever be in our hearts, Grandma.

Aloha and much love.

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