Eileen Iris Rogers' Obituary
Eileen Iris Rogers, age 93, of Grand Haven passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Lake Woods Nursing Home. She was born May 19, 1926, in Clinton County, Kentucky, to John Floyd and Elizabeth Pauline (Reneau) Vickery, and she married Frank Edwin Rogers in Detroit, MI. He preceded her in death in May 1967.
Eileen lived most her life in Detroit, before moving to Grand Haven in 2006. She loved gardening and spending time with her family.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sandra Provencal of Grand Haven; three grandchildren: Kristin (Joe) Nelson of Grand Haven, BethAnn (Dr. Daniel) Mann of Grandville, and Lara (Tom) Capuano of Rochester, New York; thirteen great-grandchildren: McKenzie, Adam, Elijah, and Camden Nelson; Tyson, Breckin, Brynnly, and Teagan Mann; Annalee, Marlie, Harper, London, and Jaylen Capuano; two brothers, Ed Vickery and Bill Vickery. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mae Vickery and grandson, Adam Provencal.
A private family service will be held. Services are entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Memorial contributions to the Adam H. Provencal Scholarship Fund are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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