Gallant, Barbara Barbara A. Gallant age 84, of Grand Rapids went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2015. She was born in Saginaw, MI to Clarence and Emily Gnatkowski who along with her beloved husband of 39 years, Wallace, preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her sons-in-law Mark Verburg and Terry Stout as well as brothers Thomas and Denny Gnatkowski. Barbara will be lovingly remembered as a caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother by her five children Wayne (Lola) Gallant, Stephen Gallant, Diane Verburg, Karen (Mark) Armitage and Laura Stout as well as 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 brothers Clarence and Ronald Gnatkowski and 2 sisters Elaine Schnepf and Andrea Bradley as well as many nieces and nephews. Barbara will be missed by her close friend Rita Raymus and her many bingo partners. She was a devoted member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. She and Wallace enjoyed were committed and caring parents who loved raising their 5 children. They also enjoyed bowling and were avid Bridge players. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (6369 Belmont Ave NE, Belmont, MI 49306). Visitation with a Rosary will take place at the Reyers North Valley Chapel on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 5 to 8 PM with an additional hour of visitation prior to the Funeral mass on Wednesday. Please consider making a memorial contribution in Barbara's memory to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church.
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