Iva M. Reames, 83, of Elkhart, died, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her residence.  She was born, December 11, 1934, in Elkhart, to John and Beryl (Fuller) McLain.  Iva was a bookkeeper at Ziesels Department Store for over 20 years.

She was an avid fan of Nascar and when able attended Faith United Methodist Church.

Iva is survived by Daughters, Carol Anne Brown (Paul) and Linda Hillyer (Conrad), both of Elkhart, Sons, Brian Reames, Elkhart, David Reames (Donna), Goshen, Vernon L. Reames (Lisa), Bristol, 19 Grandchildren and 42 Great Grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by Brothers, John McLain Jr, Jim McLain, Arthur Dale Mclain, Sister, Sharon Dean, 2 Grandsons, PJ Brown and Jonathan Reames, and her special friend Larry Estep.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Hartzler Gutermuth Inman Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Friday.

Iva's family invites friends to join them at the D.A.V., 1205 Middleton Road, Elkhart, IN immediately following the service.