This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SPRINGER, WILLSON, ANDERS, RUSSELL, VANBOVEN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1720 Message Board Post: SPRINGER, Gertrude L. Battle Creek Formerly of Delton Passed away January 10, 2006 in Battle Creek. Mrs. Springer was born September 23, 1904 in Hope Township, the daughter of James and Jennie (Willson) Anders. She attended McCallum School for eight years and then Hastings High School. In December of 1921, she married Harold Springer, and he preceded her in death in 1970. For over twenty years she wrote a column for the Hastings Banner called "Barry Bypaths", under the name of Jane Cameron. Mrs. Springer wrote several articles that have been published in various magazines and she also wrote two cookbooks and craft books that have also been published. In 1939 she helped organize the Writers Guild in Hastings and was a member for several years. In 1967 she moved to Delton where she was able to make many different crafts which she loved. Mrs. Springer also taught craft classes for Adult Education at Delton. She loved raising flowers and she would share with churches, hospitals, family and friends. She was a very active member of ! the Bernard Historical Society, the Golden Agers Club, the Inland Lakes Garden Club, and several smaller clubs and groups. She is survived by a daughter: Gloria (Cashus) Russell of Augusta, a son: Donald (Maxine) Springer of Venice, FL., daughters in law: Elizabeth Springer of Hastings, and Mary Springer of Delton, a sister: Lauris (Bob) Van Boven of Kalamazoo, twelve grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Springer was also preceded in death by her parents, sons: Francis and James, brothers: Ronald and Gerald Anders, and grandsons: Val and Phillip Springer. The family will receive friends Thursday 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 13, 2006, 11:00 am, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Society or Good Samaritan Hospice - Lifespan will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/11/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)