Evelyn Jane Stacks' Obituary
Mecosta, MI - Evelyn "Jane" Stacks, 95, was welcomed to Heaven by her husband Ed Stacks on November 11, 2018.
Born in Manistee, MI on June 13, 1923 to Joseph and Evelyn (Welch) Friske. Jane graduated from Grand Rapids Mary Wood Academy and attended Aquinas College. During World War II, Jane met Edward Stacks, and they were married on March 18, 1944. She became a proud Navy wife and began an exciting 63 years of marriage prior to Ed's death.
Jane was a charter member of the Civil Air Patrol, a pilot, a charter member of the League of Women Voters, Life member of the VFW Auxiliary and a Hospice volunteer. Jane and Ed became proud parents of 4 children.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband Ed, son Edward "Mike" Stacks, and sister JoAnn (Friske) Curry. Jane is survived by her daughters, Lani Stacks of San Diego, CA, Suzie (Jeff) Pierce of Bay City; one son Joe (Rochelle) Stacks of Bend, OR; daughter-in-law Eiko Stacks of San Diego, CA; grandchildren Jason and Justin Pierce, Michael (Carina Caballes) Stacks, James (Teah) Stacks, Kristy (Rich) Lattin and Therese (Kurt) Schwartz; great-grandchildren Sophia and Heidi Schwartz, Isaac and Melea Lattin, Ciara Geluz, Caden, Leah, and Janie Stacks along with many nieces and nephews.
She was blessed with many friends throughout her life, but especially cherished the friendship of George and Liz Ryan, and the Davis family of Shawn, Bob, Kylie, Matthew.
Janes' family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Royal View Assisting Living in Mecosta, MI. This was Jane's residence for the past 6 years, filled with a love, compassion and most important to Jane, much laughter.
A memorial graveside service will be held in the late spring of 2019 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Manistee, MI. Donations in memory of Jane can be made to Royal View Assisting Living for their activity groups or Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice of Michigan.
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