Barre Garey

Barre D. Garey, age 90 of Alma, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Masonic Pathways in Alma.

He was born in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Harry & Effie (Covey) Garey and they along with his son, Tadd Garey and his sister, Joyceann Meyers precede him in death.

Surviving Barre is his wife, Jo Garey of Alma; daughter, Deb LeJeune of Germantown, Wisconsin; three step daughters, Rhonda (Al) Myers of Stanton; Karen (Aaron) Garcia of Oregon; Ann Williams of Fenwick; two step sons, Richard (Pam) Carlson of St. Louis; Jeff (Sandy) Carlson of California; five grandchildren; many step grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; several step great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two nephews and a niece.

Barre was a proud veteran having served his country in the US Army. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons for over 60 years and was a member of the St. Albans Lodge No. 20 in Marshall. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Alma where both he and his wife, Jo sang in the choir.

A memorial service is being held at the Masonic Pathway Chapel in Alma on Saturday March 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

For those wishing to make a memorial donation in Barre’s memory the family suggests you direct them to the First Presbyterian Church in Alma.