Mattie A. Silvis' Obituary
Mrs. Mattie A. Silvis, age 87, passed away Wednesday evening, March 31, 2010, at a local nursing home. Mattie was born October 2, 1922 in Muskegon to John H. and Selma L. (Krupp) Beatty. She had been employed as a clerk at Sealed Power prior to her retirement in 1985. She had also previously worked at Teledyne Continental Motors. Mattie married Edmond P. Silvis and he preceded her in death on May 6, 1964. She had served on the board of the Muskegon County Museum of Art, as well as volunteering for the Museum of Art, the County Museum, and the Hackley–Hume Home site. She is survived by her son, Edmond Silvis of Muskegon; 2 brothers, Charles (Janet) Beatty of South Haven and David Beatty of Muskegon; a sister, Patricia Evans of Muskegon; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Gail, and brother-in law, Robert Evans. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be held 12:00 Noon, Friday, April 16, 2010 at Lakeside Cemetery with Pastor Carlos Ramos officiating. In lieu of flowers, MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to the Brookhaven Bus fund or a charity of your choice. Share memories with the family at their on line guest book @www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Avenue 231-726-5210.
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