Birth date: Apr 24, 1916 Death date: Mar 3, 2015
age 98, of Lakeview, passed away March 3, 2015 at Spectrum Health Kelsey Long Term Care. Fern was born at the family farm in Alpine, Kent County, on April 24, 1916; the daughter of Royal S. and Birdie Pearl Calkins West. Fern was Read Obituary
Sorry to heard of her passing, My husband sold seed corn for Ernie years ago. She was a great lady!! Gayle Hunt Hanline
Some of my fondest memories are of my time visiting Aunt Fern and Uncle Ernie on their farm. She was such a sweet and caring lady.
Sincere sympathy on the death of Fern. She was a gentle, lovely lady and we're all better for knowing her. I'll always remember the Saturday nite dances/potluck suppers, which were held in
neighborhood homes, wayyyyy back in the day. She certainly loved to "cut a rug." I wasn't more than 3 or 4 but that memory remains strong - the dancing, the music (my dad playing the violin, Aunt
Nina on piano and, oh, the square dances!! Good memories of good people.
Love and prayers...........
It has been many years since I have seen Fern, but I dearly remember her at the Satterlee Reunions. She was a very nice lady.
Prayers.
Shirley Satterlee Braman
Dear Janet and Eugene,
Remembering Aunt Fern with fond memories, especially the marbles. Always kind and thoughtful, we will miss hearing from her at Christmas. She always took the time to add a few lines about the family
in Michigan. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love, Ken and Pearl West
Dear Janet and Eugene
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. I have many fond memories of both your folks. We often visited Aunt Nora and Uncle Albert Dutmers and then we would come and visit and play with you.
Keep in touch.
Dear Eugene & Janet,
I was so sorry to hear of Fern's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Murray
"The grace of God means something like: Here is your life. You might never have been, but you are because the party wouldn't have been complete without you."
- Frederick Buechner
My love and hugs reach out to all those who loved Fern. She was a graceful and stubborn wonderful lady. I'm grateful to her because she produced a bunch of my friends. Love you, Molly Moblo Perusse
