Mrs. Virginia M. Silvis' Obituary
Mrs. Virginia M. Silvis, age 88, went to be with her Lord, Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2005 in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon to Fred and Edith (Resterhouse) Johnson and was a life resident. Virginia was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church where she was active in the Ruth Circle. She was a 1935 graduate of Muskegon High School. Virginia enjoyed gardening, sewing, and was an avid walker. On August 10, 1940, she married Leon E. Silvis and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1985. She is survived by 3 children, VerLee (Harlan) Witt of Auburn Hills, MI, Gary (Mary Jeanne) Silvis of Muskegon, and Kurt (Julie) Silvis of Midland, MI; 7 grandchildren, Jeffrey Witt, Kristen (Darin) Buser, Kimberly (Jason) LaRose, Ryan (Laura) Silvis, Adam (Keri) Silvis, Corey and Matthew Silvis and 5 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Randall; her parents; 1 sister, Dorthea Johnson; and 3 brothers, Clifford, who died in WWII, Clarence and Russell Johnson. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be 11AM Thursday at
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
231-759-8565
with Rev. Karen Biggerstaff and Rev. Thomas Williamsen officiating. VISITATION will be 10-11AM Thursday. INTERMENT will take place in Mona View Cemetery. MEMORIALS in Virginia’s name may be made to Our Saviors Lutheran Building Fund. You may share memories with the family at their Online Guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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