Fae Edith Bayma

Fae Bayma (Carlson), 63, of Kalamazoo, passed away on November 11, 2010. Fae was born April 19, 1947, in Santa Monica, CA, and was the oldest child of Lance and Zola Carlson. She was raised in Comstock and Portage, MI and was an alumna of Loy Norrix High School and Western Michigan University. She was known for her wit, fun ways, friendly disposition, and strength through life's challenges. Fae will be greatly missed by her loving family and those who enjoyed her company during her life. She is preceded in death by her sister, Claudia Carlson, and her mother and father. Fae is survived by her sister, Diana Roe (Carlson) of The Woodlands, TX; daughters Lisa Coleman of Atlanta, GA, Cheryl (James) Brock of Chicago, IL, Kim Bayma of Chicago, IL, and Christine (Joshua) Sampia of Youngsville, LA; niece, Caroline Roe; and grandchildren Mitchell Coleman, Brady Coleman, and Olivia Sampia. Memorial gifts may be made to the Michigan chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. More information and tributes are available at www.avinkcremation.com. A private interment will be held at a later date. "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God I will strengthen you and help you I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - Isaiah 41:10