Violet V. Belanger

December 20, 1930 - January 26, 2022

Violet Virginia Belanger, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born on December 20, 1930, to Nettie Kurtzahs in Solon, MI. On May 31, 1952, she married the love of her life, Joseph R. Belanger, and they spent 64 years together until his passing in September of 2016. Violet was a fisherwoman at heart, and she could often be found casting a line on Lake Leelanau. She had a green thumb and loved tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. She was very gifted knitter and crocheter. Her kids and grandkids were great joys in her life, and she always made sure to keep them well fed and their closets stocked with new clothes. Violet is survived by her daughters, Pamela Beals, Jan (Ken) Zellar, Melinda (Jim) Hoppus; grandchildren, Hidy (Scott), Kristy, Kayleigh (Eddie), Hannah (Alec), Michael (Hayley), Alyssa (James), Dillon; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Nicholes, Shirley Pennell; and her faithful feline companion, Big Boy. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nettie Kurtzahs; husband, Joseph Belanger; daughter, Angela Belanger; and granddaughter, Amy Nelson. A private family memorial will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to The Lee Chapel of The Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444. Feel free to sign the family’s online guestbook and share a memory at www.sytsemafh.com.