Jewell D. Parsons' Obituary
Jewell D. Parsons, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. She was born on December 23, 1923 in Muskegon to John and Ethel (Johnson) Rosema. Jewell had attended First Baptist Church. She was very proud of the fact that, in her earlier years, she was one of the “Rosie the Riveters” at Continental Motors. She enjoyed baking and going out of her way to help and care for other people. On October 27, 1979 she married Howard C. Parsons and he preceded her in death in January of 1989. SURVIVORS include her grandchildren, Justin (Carrie) Rosema and Travis (Meghan) Rosema; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Rosema and step-children, Michael (Barb) Parsons, William (Pat) Parsons, James Patrick along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law, David (Shirley) Rosema; 4 brothers, John, Henry, Robert, Gene and 2 sisters, Ethel Goff and Lillian Edsall. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at The Lee Chapel 6291 S. Harvey St., 231-798-1100 with Pastor John H. Brown officiating. VISITATION with the family will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Hospice of Michigan.
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