A. Jean Baber

A. Jean Baber, 89, of Buchanan passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4 PM on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Buchanan Christian Church with Pastor Nathan Babcock officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior from 2-4 PM. Burial will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Buchanan Christian Church, 112 W. 3rd St., Buchanan, MI 49107 or Hanson Hospice Center, 4382 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, MI 49127. Online condolences may be made at www.swemchapel.com Jean was born on June 5, 1927 to the late Albert and Ethel Nelson in Newberry, MI. On June 19, 1946 she married Ardannie “Day” Baber. Jean worked for several places in Buchanan before starting her career at Electro-Voice where she retired. She was a longtime devoted member of Buchanan Christian Church. Her garden was her solace and she enjoyed tending to her chickens, shopping, QVC, Bible studies and most of all spending time with her family. Jean is survived by her children, Dan (Connie) Baber of Buchanan, Bill (Sue) Baber of Berrien Springs and Nelson (Lori) Baber of Buchanan; brother, George Nelson; sister in law, Pauline Nelson; brother in law, Roy (Phyllis) Baber; sixteen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Day Baber; daughters, Jeanette Wagner and Jeannie Thurston; sisters, Helen, Beatrice, Thelma and Gladys; brothers, Buddy, John and Bob and two great grandchildren.