Darlene Ann (Hall) Barnum

Darlene Ann (Hall) Barnum obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

Darlene Ann (Hall) Barnum

Darlene (Hall) Barnum Obituary

Published by D. O. McComb and Sons - Lakeside Park on Dec. 3, 2010.
Darlene Ann (Hall) Barnum , 70, passed away Friday, December 3, 2010 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Lima, OH, Darlene was as a Homemaker and worked as a deli associate. She graduated from Lima Sr. High School. Darlene enjoyed special times with her granddaughter and watching her grandson play sports. She loved to jitterbug, bowl and was an avid Ohio State fan. "She will be dearly missed." Surviving are her Husband, Eugene Barnum, & Daughter, Angela (Bruce) Gerdom both of Fort Wayne, 2 Grandchildren, Chynna M. & Evan M. Gerdom, Sister, Mary Lou Carr and a Special Niece, Cheryl Snyder both of Bellefountaine, OH 6 Nephews. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Curtis & Ruth Hall, Brother-In-Law, John Carr and her beloved dog, Erma. Memorial Service is 10:00 AM, Wed. December 8, 2010 at - D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling 1 hr. prior to services. Private family interment will be held later. Memorials may be made to the SPCA or to the National Kidney Foundation. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

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