Clarine Julia Brummel's Obituary
Big Rapids - Clarine Julia Brummel, 93, of Norwich Township, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Altercare of Big Rapids.
She was born March 28, 1927, in Holland, the daughter of Henry and Etta (Raak) Hassevoort. On December 7, 1946, she married Foster R. Brummel, who survives her.
In 1963, Clarine and Foster moved to Woodville when Foster accepted the call to become pastor of the Woodville Christian Reformed Church. She was an active member of the church for over 30 years as a pastor's wife and member of the Ladies Aid. Blessed with "busy hands", Clarine also loved to quilt and sew. In 2013, they joined the Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in Big Rapids.
Clarine is also survived by their children Marcia (Gerald) White of White Cloud, Sheryl (Kevin) Wernette of Remus, and David Brummel and friend Carmen Bechaz of White Cloud; daughter-in-law Barbara Brummel of Holland; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren (with one more on the way!); her sister Esther (Corwin) Brummel of New Mexico; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by their son Wayne in 1978.
Clarine's family would like to extend a special "thank you" to the staff at Altercare for their compassionate care these last few years.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2020, at the Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 407 Perry Avenue in Big Rapids, with Pastor Ken Krause officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodville Cemetery. Clarine's family will greet friends at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids on Sunday, June 21, from 2-4 p.m., and beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the church. Memorial contributions in her name may be made for the church, with envelopes available at the funeral home or church. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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