This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SARVER, VINSON, JACKSON, TERRY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22884/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SARVER, Grace "Marie" Of Kalamazoo Passed away June 3, 2008 at her son's home in Kalamazoo. She was born March 14, 1919 in Ridgeway, IL, to the late Robert and Harlie (Vinson) Jackson. She was united in marriage to Edgar F. Sarver in February of 1942, who preceded her in death in September of 1985. In earlier years, she was an active member of South Side Christian Church in Hammond, IN where she served as Superintendent of Sunday Schools for many years. She was also an active member of Lone Star Church of Christ, Leitchfield, KY since the late 1960's. Many lasting friendships came from both congregations. Marie's love of her family stood above all else. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grand and great- grandchildren. She had a very strong faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and never waivered from that faith. Surviving Marie are her children, John (Karman) Sarver of Memphis, TN and Alan (Karen) Sarver of Kalamazoo; the Sarver grandchildren, Stephanie, Bryan, Rob and Eric; five great-! grandchildren; niece, Patricia Jackson. Preceding her in death were brothers, Robert, Bill and Charles Jackson; sister, Ruby Terry. A memorial service will be held at Dermitt Funeral Home, 306 W. Main St., Leitchfield, KY on June 18, 2008 at 11 AM with a visitation one-hour prior to services. Interment will take place at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Family suggests any memorial contributions be directed to Borgess Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 348 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or Hospice Care of SW Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. 269-343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/6/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.