Tillie Rose Spangler's Obituary
Tillie Rose Spangler, age 88, of Grand Haven passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at North Ottawa Community Hospital. She was born April 18, 1932, in Grand Haven, to Marinus and Louisa (Bryant) Schippers and married Richard Spangler on November 11, 1950 in Grand Haven. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1983.
Tillie was a longtime active member of Hope Reformed Church in Grand Haven. She was a realtor for Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty during her working years. Her other interests were playing bingo, polka dancing, playing pinochle and most of all spending time with her family.
She is lovingly remembered by three children: Barbara McQuarter, Rick (Vickie) Spangler and Mike Spangler; three grandchildren: Tricia (Mark) DeWitt, Jill (David) Anguiano, Troy Dempsey; seven great-grandchildren: Cecelia Esteban, Sophia Anguiano, Castor Dempsey, Madelyn DeWitt, Josh DeWitt, Jacob (Megan) DeWitt and Taylor (Walker) Hopkins; three sisters: Patsy (Howie) Bekins, Edna Schut and Liz (Don) Styx; one brother, James “Jim” (Judy) Schippers; sister-in-law, Marilyn Schippers; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Nina Otto, Marie Plant and Alice Polich; two brothers, Marinus “Skip” and Don Schippers; and great-granddaughter, Ruby Anguiano.
A private family service will be held. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Memorials to Hope Reformed Church are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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