Helen Louise Pittenger's Obituary
Big Rapids - Helen Louise Pittenger, 91, of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Metron of Big Rapids.
She was born August 6, 1927 in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of George and Syrilla (Jasper) Snyder, and graduated from Imlay City High School in 1945.
On November 19, 1947, she married Bernard Pittenger, and moved to Big Rapids in 1969. For nearly 10 years, Helen and Barney owned and operated B & H Shoes in downtown Big Rapids.
Helen was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Legion. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and ceramics, and spent many hours playing the organ.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband on August 12, 1994. Surviving are three daughters, Judy (Mike) Campbell of Necedah, WI, Janis Pittenger of Kalamazoo, Jane (Stewart) Duncan of Lakeport; 1 son Jack Pittenger of Remus; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. Helen was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Lannette Pittenger, her great-granddaughter Alissa Sage; sisters Mary McDonald and Jean Fowler, and brothers George, Jr, and Richard Snyder.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Fr. Jegar Fickel officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mecosta. Helen's family will greet friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made for the Mecosta County Senior Center, with envelopes available at the funeral home.
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