Rosemary Jane Austin-Lilley's Obituary
Rosemary Jane Austin-Lilley, age 79, of Spring Lake passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Heartwood Lodge Hospice House. She was born June 6, 1932, to John and Ruth (Modders) DeBruin in Grand Haven. The former Rosemary DeBruin was married to Don Austin on June 13, 1953. He preceded her in death in September of 1978. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, John Lilley, in November of 2001.
Rosemary worked as a sales representative to the contract furniture industry. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven and Spring Lake Country Club. She was very active in the planning of her Grand Haven High School class reunions. She also loved traveling, playing Bridge, painting, swimming, and her garden. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her friends.
Rosemary is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jayne (Roger Krese) Austin of Spring Lake; two sons, Don (Sandy) Austin of Spring Lake and Jon (Carolyn) Austin of Grand Haven; five grandchildren, Ashley, Alyssa, Clara, Audrey, and George; brother, Henry (Martha) DeBruin of Arnold, Maryland; sister-in-law, Kathleen (Robert) Lucking of Spring Lake; brother-in-law, Cliff Miles of Midland, Michigan. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Miles and Virginia Whitman; sister-in-law, Lois Christman; two brother-in-laws, James Christman and L. Dale Whitman.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven with Rev. Tom Cook officiating. Friends may meet the family on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the memorial service. Memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven or Hospice of North Ottawa Community are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.
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