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Barry Jiran Obituary

Barry R. Jiran Augusta Barry R. Jiran, age 42 of Augusta died October 10, 2010. Born August 5, 1968 he was the son of Barry and Catherine (Summerfield) Jiran. He currently worked as a mechanic at Super Bee Auto. A memorial service will be held on Friday October 15th at 2:00 p.m. at Life Story Funeral Home, Portage; 5975 Lovers Lane (344-5600). There will be luncheon afterwards at Lake Center Bible Church, 805 E. Osterhout, Portage (327-1004). Barry was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Hope Smith and Angela Jiran. He is survived by his children, Ashlynne Pemberton, Chase Jiran and Jacob Jiran; a sister and brother-in-law, Carla and Chris Tolmacs and their children Gavin and Whitney Tolmacs; as well as his step mother, Susan Jiran. Please visit Barry's memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you can read his life story, archive a memory or photo, sign his memory book online before coming to the funeral home or make a memorial donation to Kalamazoo Refuge Ministry.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 13, 2010.

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virginia Lawson

October 15, 2010

I am deeply saddened by the recent pain that has touched your family. I hope you all know how much you are loved. I grieve with you, as you have grieved with me in the past. Prayers are going up...

Eileen Hughes

October 14, 2010

Suzie, I am so sorry to hear about Barry, Jr. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Although, we don't understand why circumstances happen, we know we can hold onto God, and he will gudie us through the valleys of life. Please know you are thought of often and we will continually lift you up in our prayers. Eileen (Lindstrom) Hughes

Lee and Lina Justice

October 13, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Barry Jr, seems your family has had much loss this year, and it is hard to understand all the why's of life. I know there are many good memories to focus on, Praying for your family... Send Love to all,,, Lee and Lina Justice

Christie & Angie Pemberton

October 13, 2010

The Jiran Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.God Bless you all!

Patricia (Pat) Weber-Peterson

October 13, 2010

Carla and Sue, I am so sorry about your losses this year. I cannot imagine your pain, but please know that you are in my thoughts. I have some very fond memories of Barry.

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