Susan Lynne Switzer's Obituary
Susan Lynne Switzer, age 77, of Spring Lake passed away Tuesday December 1, 2015, at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon. She was born September 12, 1938, in Grand Rapids, to Ken and Dorothy (Chinick) Schepers, and she married Edward William Switzer on August 19, 1961.
Susan was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and the woman’s club. She graduated from Miami University, and worked as a teacher. Her other interests were swimming and traveling.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Ed Switzer of Spring Lake; daughter, Julie (Bruce) Walker of Traverse City; two sons, Jim Switzer of Spring Lake and Steve (Julie) Switzer of Rockford; eight grandchildren: Alyssa, Michael, Ivy, Phoebe, Wren, Kyle, Jared, and Lauren; and her brother, John Schepers of Thurmond, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents.
The funeral for Susan will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2015, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Grand Haven with The Very Rev. Jared Cramer officiating. Friends may meet the family 4-7 p.m. Thursday, December 3, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven. Interment will be in Spring Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. John’s Episcopal Church are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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