Anita J. Lind (nee Barnum) 77, long time resident of Medina Township, went to be with the Lord and joined her life-long sweetheart, Ed. She lost her courageous battle with Cancer on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Barberton Hospital. She was born July 14, 1933 in Pontiac, Michigan to William and Lily (nee Esche) Barnum.
Anita married Ed and celebrated 61 years together. She was a good Christian woman, loving wife and devoted mother and grandma. Anita cared for her mother and mother-in-law in her home for 4 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, making clothes for the grandchildren, embroidery, and making quilts for everyone in the family. Anita also sewn items, blankets and clothes for the Linus Club for children in hospitals. Anita was very active at Weymouth Community Church as Director of VBS, Pioneer club and soloist and singer with the choir.
Surviving are her sons; Kent (Pam), Ryan (Sue), Eric (Denise), Dale (Dawn) and Ven, daughters; Jill Norton, Dian Lind, (Randy) Luan Haas (John), and her beloved 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Anita was called mom & grandma by many special people in her life.
Preceding her in death was her loving husband Ed, infant child Kyle, grandson Adam King, great-grandchild Erica her parents and brother Eddie and brother-in-law Paul MacMillan.
Friends may join the family for visitation on Monday, April 18, 2011 from 6 to 8 PM at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 3477 Medina Road (Corner of Route 18 & River Styx Road), Medina. Funeral service on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 11 AM also at the Funeral Home. Pastor Jerry Roth assisted by Pastor John Beers will officiate. Burial to follow in Eastlawn Memory Gardens, Brunswick.
Contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Medina County PO Box 1063 Medina, Ohio 44258.