Sheri Rokos' Obituary
Sheri Rokos, age 70, of Spring Lake, Michigan, passed away May 26, 2025, in Grand Rapids. Sheri was born in Midland, MI, on March 11, 1955, the daughter of Pat and Lloyd Townsend. She graduated from Midland High School in 1973 and later earned her Bachelor of Pharmacy from Ferris State College. Sheri went on to enjoy a long and successful career in pharmacy, retiring in 2020.
On May 24, 1980, she married the love of her life, Gary Rokos of Traverse City. Together, they raised two children and built a life full of love and dedication to family and friends.
Sheri had a passion for sewing, quilting, and crafting, and she especially enjoyed antiquing and thrift shopping. Above all, her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and friends, most of all, her beloved grandchildren, Arlo and Lee.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Gary; two children: Jeana (Ross) Maynard, and Jay (Chance) Rokos; two grandchildren, Arlo, and Lee Maynard; siblings: Steve (Susan) Townsend, Pam Townsend, Greg (Colleen) Townsend, Chris (Denise) Townsend, Jennifer (Mark) Melchi; in-laws Sherry (David) Milliron, and Jim (Jane) Rokos; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Pat, and sister, Julie Melchi.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, May 31, 2025, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of Sheri may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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