Patricia Carskadon Roon's Obituary
Mrs. Patricia Carskadon Roon, age 91, of Grand Haven passed away Monday, June 17, 2019. She was born June 12, 1928 in Muskegon to Lynn and Lucille (Koetsier) Fochtman. On May 1, 1982 she married Marvin Roon and he preceded her in death on February 18, 2019.
She attended Grand Haven High School and lived in Tri-Cities until her retirement from Grand Haven Brass. Her early retirement years were spent on Nugent Lake near Baldwin and later in Sun City, FL. While raising a family and in retirement, she enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening, and a rousing game of cards. She was also well known as a wonderful cook and especially noted for her delicious homemade baked beans and pizza. She was a member of Jehovah Witness in Grand Haven and Sun City, FL.
Patricia is survived by her daughters: Linda (Tom) Palarz, Sharon Kelley, Cynthia (John Drumm) Carskadon; special niece, Christine Hyde; special family friend, Lynn McMaster; step children: Meri Jo Cheladyn, Diane (George) Hay, William (Kathy) Roon; twelve grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Carskadon; son, Robert Lee Carskadon; son-in-law, Daniel Kelley; brother, Lynn Fochtman Jr; sister, Margaret Lueder; and former husband, Robert Carskadon.
A celebration of life will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Av. Grand Haven, MI 49417. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Patricia may be given to Hospice of North Ottawa Community or charity of choice. Please sign the family’s online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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