Teresa "Trix" Peel's Obituary
Teresa “Trix” E. Peel of Grand Haven passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2011, and went to be with her Lord at the age of 85. She was born April 13, 1926, in Holland, MI, to Robert and Edith (Alsfasser) Covington, and she married Paul Peel on June 1, 1946, in Saugatuck. He preceded her in death on January 10, 1993.
Teresa was a lifelong area resident and had worked as a sales clerk at K-Mart. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grand Haven, and she enjoyed bird-watching and gardening.
She is lovingly remembered by her children: Sally Smale of Bonita Springs, FL, Mary Ekdahl of Saugatuck, Patsy Peel of Green Bay, WI, Jeffrey (Diane) Peel of Grand Rapids, John Peel of Grand Haven, and Ron (Kelley) Peel of Whitehall; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Robert “Bud” Covington of Palm Springs, CA; two sisters, Lucille Rauch of Holland and Joan (Harold) Lofton of Siletz, OR; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Dan Peel, and two sisters, Clara “Bee” Stager and Frances Nash. The family wishes to extend special thanks to all of the wonderful people who cared for Teresa for the past five years at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.
A Memorial Service for Teresa will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 11, 2012 at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven with Deacon Joseph Finnigan presiding. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of North Ottawa Community. 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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