Betty Jane Cassabaum, age 86 of Barryton, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in Reed City at the Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born November 1, 1925 in Sheridan Township, Mecosta Co., Michigan to Bert E. and Agnes Mae (nee Nicholson) Cornell. Betty Jane went to St. Johns, Michigan after high school to live with her grandmother and worked in a bakery prior to leaving for college. Betty Jane graduated from Spring Arbor College in 1949. On March 11, 1950 she married Robert Eugene Cassabaum in St. Johns, Michigan. Betty loved people and loved to tell them about her Jesus. Everyone remembered Betty for her loving and inviting smile. You could not be around her very long without feeling loved. She was "grandma" to many and a friend to everyone. Betty Jane is survived by three sons Michael Eugene (Maria Grazia) Cassabaum of Highland Park, IL, Stephen Gene (Betty Jeanne nee Nimcheski) Cassabaum of Wheat Ridge, Co., and William Dean (Mary Lou nee Nelson) Cassabaum of Tucson, AZ.; her brother William (Verna) Cornell of Barryton, sister Bonnie (VanSyckle) Eckstein of Barryton; five grandchildren, Elijah Gene, Carri Ann, Michael James, Tyler Nelson, and Christina Mary; four great-grandchildren, Sophia Lynn, Ginger Ellen, Olivia Isabella, and Pelaiah Marian and many nieces, nephews and friends that will continue to treasure the memories they hold. Betty Jane was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Wayne and her husband Robert on March 1, 1985. A graveside service is being planned for May 25th at Columbus City Cemetery in Columbus City, Iowa. Memorial contributions in Betty Jane's name can be made to the Pine Grove Tabernacle or Evart Bible Methodist Church