Lena E. Root's Obituary
Lena E. Root, age 89, of Grand Haven passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007, at a local care facility. She was born March 28, 1918, in Benton, MI, to Herbert and Eva (Stedman) Branch, and she married Ward Root on October 28, 1950, in Paw Paw, MI. He preceded her in death on February 26, 1989.
Lena moved to Grand Haven in 1954 and was employed by McLellans Five and Dime store for 19 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Spring Lake.
She was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers.
The service for Lena will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at the Lee Chapel of Lake Forest Cemetery in Grand Haven with Rev. Doug Bytwerk officiating. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Lena’s name may be made to First Baptist Church in Spring Lake. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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