Grace Sturgis

Grace Sturgis, age 95 of Fremont, went to her eternal home on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Grace was born on April 15, 1914 in Muskegon to John and Gertrude (VanMaastricht) Koster. Grace graduated from Muskegon Christian School and had been a homemaker her entire life. Grace married Chancey A. Sturgis on May 29, 1946 in Muskegon. Chancey preceded her in death on February 18, 1991. Grace moved to the Fremont area in 1952 and enjoyed living on Fremont Lake until she moved back to Muskegon in 1991 and eventually back to Fremont in 1999. Grace had been an active member of the Reeman Christian Reformed Church and taught vacation bible school at Palmer Chapel for many years. Grace had many favorite hymns and could quote many scripture passages, stories and characters of the Bible. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with her children and grandchildren at the lake. Grace and Chancey spent many winters in Lakeland, Florida where they would attend spring training camp for the Detroit Tigers. Grace remained an avid Detroit Tigers fan throughout her life.

Grace is survived by her daughters, Dianne Roberts of Kalamazoo; Marilyn (Thomas) VanAndel of Muskegon; Pam (Oliver) Plotts of White Cloud; her grandchildren, Jennifer (Cory) Schullo; Jason (Melanie) VanAndel; Heather (Kurt) Zachmann; Heath (Amber) Mulder; Travis VanAndel; Nicholas (Sheri) Mulder; Sharlene (Timothy) Organ; Sara (Chad) HeyKoop; Michelle Roberts; Elizabeth Plotts; Nathan Plotts; Misty Patton; Jesse Patton; Chad Patton; 13 great grandchildren; her sisters, Nellie Tupper of Muskegon; Alida Hower of Muskegon; Gertrude Iverson of Charlotte, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Grace was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Patton on December 3, 2008; her sister, Toni Wright and her brothers, Charles Koster and Peter Koster.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 6-8pm at the Reeman Christian Reformed Church, 6121 S Fitzgerald Ave. Fremont with funeral services on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11am at the Reeman Christian Reformed Church. Interment will take place in the Reeman Cemetery. Friends may consider the Reeman Christian Reformed Church Building Fund for memorial contributions in memory of Grace. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Sturgis Family online at www.crandellfh.com.

To "Gracie's" family.....Grace was the best neighbor we ever had since moving to the lake. It was such fun watching all you girls grow up and get married. Many memories are with us...she used to make us a lemon pie and bring it over, and we spent many hours having coffee together. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. We will cherrish our memories of Grace. Jake & Karlene Saum

Posted 10/13/2009

Grandma Grace was an important part of my life and I'll never forget her. Your family is in my prayers.
Love,
Chris Slootmaker

Posted 10/13/2009

We extend our deepest sympathy to Grace's family. May you be comforted at this time & cherish her memory. Ted & Dar Hewitt.

Ted H.

Posted 10/13/2009

To the family of Grace Sturgis,

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Grace. I met her years ago when she would babysit in the nursery for “Crafty Capers”, a women’s group at Fremont United Methodist Church. We met once a month for crafting and lunch, and my three children came to know her as Gramma Grace. She always had a new story to tell them every time we went. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherri Anderson-Patterson

Posted 10/15/2009

Oh, do I remember spending time at your home and playing in the lake.
The times we had at Reeman Christian Reformed Church with all of your
family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as mom goes home to
glory with the LORD.
Cherish the memories of all things on earth. In CHRISTian love,
Lyle & Peg

To Grace's Family,
Grace was a wonderful grandma figure for our son - to this day he has fond memories of her.
May God comfort you.
Mike and Karen Slootmaker

Posted 10/22/2009