Catherine McCallum

Catherine Ann McCallum, age 68, a resident of Eastpointe, died June 8, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe. She was born July 16, 1941 in Detroit. Mrs. McCallum was a teacher at a private school and worked with the mentally ill. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Royal Oak. She loved children and music. She also enjoyed playing the piano and organ and shopping on QVC. She is survived by her son, Andreas Ruhland; brothers, John Bially of Ruby, MI and William Joyce Bially of Port Huron; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann McCallum; mother-in-law, Marjorie D. McCallum; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. James R. McCallum, on June 28, 2005. The couple married July 21, 1962 in Port Huron; parents, Otto and Mary Bially; sister, Marilyn Fogarty; brother-in-law, Robert Fogarty; sister-in-law, Thelma Bially; and father-in-law, Robert A. McCallum. Mrs. McCallum will lie in state Monday 10 a.m. until the time of service 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Royal Oak, with the Rev. John Hice officiating. The burial will take place at Lakeville Cemetery in Addison Township. In lieu of flowers, Simpson Park Camp Memorials, 34385 Garfield Road, Fraser, MI 48026. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. Dear friends and loving family,
Well, you are all together again for yet
another funeral. Please reflect on this...
When are we alive? When are we dead?
My heart stopped. My body ceases to breathe
earthly life, but I'm not dead. Cathy McCallum A Prayer by Cathy- Help me remember, Lord, that like the seasons of the year, life brings continuous growth and changes.
As long as I remember that I can look with expectancy to all that lies ahead.
I can rest in the assurance that you are in control of the seasons of my life.