On August 25th, 1961 he married Beverly Lindstrand at Fairmont Church in Everett, Wa.
He was a great Husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. He was well known to many for his kind spirit, generous nature and famous hamburgers. He served his country in the Army National Guard, the Lake Stevens, Wa community for 30 years as the reserve police Captain and retired from the State of Washington at age of 76.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly J. Ream (Lindstrand), his daughter Shelley L. Hankins (Scott), son Bradley J. Ream (Susan), son Chad A. Ream (Jennifer), grandchildren Brandon Brooks (Rachelle), Cody Hankins (Heidi), Hailey Brooks (Christiana), Maggie Tedford (Jeremy), Rachel Glad (Chris), Emily Hankins, Jordan Ream (Regan Long), Natalie Ream, Colby Shannon, Kayla Ream, and Grace Ream and many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Joyce Perrigo (Dale) and Georgia Sampson (Albert).