Viola Lorraine "Vi" Wathen's Obituary
Mrs. Viola Lorraine “Vi” Wathen, age 84, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at her home. She was born June 18, 1926 in Muskegon to Gerard and Ada (Klug) Thornberg and lived in the area her entire life. On August 10, 1946, she married Frank Robert Wathen in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on October 4, 2007. Vi was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir for over 50 years. She also served as past-president of Christian Education for West Shore Lutheran School and Trinity Lutheran Church Altar Guild. Vi enjoyed reading and read through the entire Bible several times while attending her many area Bible Studies. She also enjoyed swimming and spending time with her family and friends. SURVIVORS include 4 children, Robert (Alice) Wathen of Muskegon, Patricia (Harry) Mosher of Muskegon, Sally (John) Byrne of Dorr, Bruce (Lori) Wathen of Alanson, MI; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Alice (Eugene) Maycroft of Muskegon, Donna (Alan) Paluch of Houston, TX, and Marlene Jannenga of Muskegon. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 10, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church (3225 Roosevelt Road) with Rev. Dennis L. Lassanske officiating. INTERMENT will take place at Trinity Resurrection Garden. VISITATION with Vi’s family will be 5-8 PM Thursday at The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Avenue 231-726-5210. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service, 10-11 AM Friday at church. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to West Shore Lutheran School. Sign the guestbook on-line at www.sytsemafh.com
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