Patrick Alan Ream's Obituary
Lakeview-Patrick Alan Ream, age 24, of Cedar Springs passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was born in East Grand Rapids on February 7, 1995, the son of Patrick and Amy (Nowak) Ream. Patrick was raised in Cedar Springs and graduated from Cedar Springs Public Schools with the class of 2013. Patrick was extremely intelligent, and could have been a pro gamer. He had several conspiracy theories and a plan for the zombie apocalypse. Patrick enjoyed playing games, and played football for Cedar Springs and hockey at Griffin's House Youth League. He also enjoyed ice skating and watching NASCAR. He was a big Earnhardt fan and recently went on a family trip to Talladega. He loved spending time with his friends and was always at family events.
Patrick will be deeply missed and is survived by his father, Patrick Ream Sr. of Cedar Springs; sister, Shelby (Evan Keegstra) Ream of Ravenna; baby nephew, Riley Keegstra; grandparents, Suzie "Grandma Koo" Nowak of Cedar Springs, Dennis and Valerie Kadzban of Kent City, Alan Ream of Cedar Springs; aunt and uncles, Daniel Nowak (Jodie Brigham) of Lakeview, Rhonda (Todd) Davis of DeMotte, IN, Thomas Nowak of Cedar Springs; cousins, Ashlie, Lindsie (Terrance), Chad (Mya), and Andrew (Kelsey) Marcus, Rachael and Scott Davis, Daniel (Bethany), Emily Sue and Espn Nowak, Matthew and Nicholas Crosby; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Amy Sue Nowak; and his grandfather, Michael J. Nowak.
A celebration of Patrick's life will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Brigham Funeral Chapel in Lakeview. The Family will greet friends from 12:00 PM until the time of service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation. Condolences to the family may be made by utilizing the guest book at www.brighamfuneralchapel.com
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