Mrs. Diane L. Willard's Obituary
Mrs. Diane Lee Willard, age 57, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 in Muskegon. She was born in Chula Vista, CA on July 15, 1958 to William and Bernice (Schumacker) Gilson. Diane had worked at Johnstone Supply with her son and brother. She was a hard worker, enjoyed shopping, yard-saleing, gardening, and loved her animals. Most importantly, Diane loved her family and especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren. On January 25, 1975, Diane married Roger Willard and he survives her along with three children, Roger (Rosanne) Willard, Jr., Robert (Tanya) Willard and Rachel (Matthew) Ely; four grandchildren, Isaac, Noah, Nick and Jessica; two brothers, William (Sherri) Gilson and Robert (Tanya) Gilson; and two sisters, Judy (Gary) Drummond and Kathy (Joe) VanGelderen. VISITATION will be from 10-11AM Thursday, October 1, 2015 at The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., 231-726-5210 with a MEMORIAL SERVICE starting at 11:00AM. Diane’s family invites you to a CELEBRATION of her life from 12:30-3:30PM Thursday at the Fruitport Eagles. For a more lasting MEMORIAL, please consider Golden Years Personal Care Facility.
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