Virginia L. Peets

Virginia L. Peets, age 92 of Fremont, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Virginia was born on September 15, 1917 in Muskegon to Glenn and Phyllis (Dickerson) Shaw. Virginia married Howard Peets on March 15, 1940 in Fremont and Howard preceded her in death on January 11, 1995. Virginia was one of the original Gray Ladies members and active in the American Red Cross and had been the secretary of the Newaygo County Veterans Trust Fund for over 40 years. She was a life-long member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fremont where she had been very active.

Virginia is survived by her son, Tim (Connie) Peets of Fremont; grandchildren, Merridith Lynn (Tim) Hesse, Abigail Lea Whitten of Fremont and Benjamin Howard (Melissa) Peets of Fremont; 6 great grandchildren, Matthew Slosman, stationed at Great Lakes, Illinois with the United States Navy; James Whitten; Isaac Hesse; Lucas Hesse; Cadence Peets; Dillan Peets; her sisters, Geraldine Shanahan of Newaygo; Jean Geeting of Fremont; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Peter Peets; her granddaughters, Jennifer Sue Peets in 1996 and Elizabeth Anne Peets in 1973; her great grandson, Avery Charles Hesse; and sisters, Elaine Smith and Shirley Wilson.

VISITATION : Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 2-4pm at Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE : Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 4pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. INTERMENT : Maple Grove Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Newaygo Medical Care Facility. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Peets family online at www.crandellfh.com.

Tim, sorry to hear of your mother's passing.

Jerry Woodring

Posted 10/21/2009

Please accept the condolence from the Michigan Veterans Trust committee Maurice Racey (chairman) , Gary Howe, Dave Twining and Marilyn Beaudry , Authorized Agent. Virginia’s dedication to the Trust Fund was most admiral for her length of service to the veterans of Newaygo county.

Marilyn Beaudry

Newaygo County Veterans Affairs

To Virginia Shaw Peets' Family:

Glen and Phyllis Shaw raised a wonderful family, including Virginia who was always ready to help others. We remember those "Happy Hollow" days, always good service and great food! The girls were always there to help their parents serve the public. I lived up the hill from the restaurant. The Shaws and their daughters were good neighbors.

We are sorry about your loss.

Arnold and Mildred (Wheeler) Woodring

Posted 10/22/2009

I will never forget Aunt Gege's quick smile and fun stories. I will miss her and so will so many people whose lives she has touched. She was a beautiful lady both inside and out.

Jodi Geeting

Posted 10/22/2009

I was in exercise class with Virginia and always looked forward to seeing her and visiting with her. Believe me, she often brightened my day. A Co-exerciser.

Posted 10/23/2009

Please accept condolences for your loss. We understand the loss of beloved family members and we will keep you in our prayers.

Joel and Debbie Peets

Posted 10/23/2009

Dear Tim, Connie, and family:

We extend our deepest sympathy to your family. We both loved your Mom so very much and enjoyed all the years we shared as "friends and family" at First Congregational Church. She was simply a classy lady, and always beautiful inside and out. She was a long-standing part of our "Church Crafters" and we have continued to miss her presence and speak of her often. We know this has been a difficult few years and we pray God will grant you peace and comfort, knowing Virginia is now with her Precious Lord.

Max and Yvonne Lee

Posted 10/26/2009

The staff and volunteers of the Red Cross were saddened to hear of your loss, and we all send our sincere sympathies to Tim and your family. Virginia's contributions to the American Red Cross spanned over an amazing 50 years of service. Her commitment and dedication as a Gray Lady has served as a shining example of selflessness to others within our organization. Virginia was a remarkable woman and her contributions to the American Red Cross and to Newaygo Couty will not be forgotten.

Please pass our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.

With Sincere sympathy,

Penny Albertie
Director, Community Volunteer Services
American Red Cross
313 W. Webster Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49440

Posted 10/26/2009

Virginia had the most wonderful approach to life and a great gift of humor and laughter. I remember so many great conversations with "Gigi" - she had the best outlook on life of anyone I've ever met. I will miss her smile and that hand on my arm as we talked - she provided so many good moments in my life. Jim

Posted 10/28/2009

Tim, we are saddened by the lose of your mom. She left a memory in our lives. Bob always thought so much of her and enjoyed the years that he worked at Vincents Office Machines. Please accept our condolence.

May God be with you and your family.

Bob and Carol Thomas

Posted 10/30/2009

Tim,

We are sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. She was wonderful to be around and a good friend when we lived in Fremont We will never forget the kindness she showed our family. Virginia was a wonderful lady, one of Fremont's finest. We will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Robert & Michele Mani

Posted 10/30/2009

the family of Virginia,

She was a lovely lady and a friend of my mom Zonona Pike. May the Lord give you comfort and peace as you go on without her. sincerely Pauline Pike Anderson , Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Posted 11/9/2009

Dear Tim and Connie,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She certainly was a
classy lady.

Rog and Ada Sutton