Gilde, Charlotte Charlotte Gilde age 66 of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the Meton Nursing Center in Big Rapids. Charlotte was born on July 24, 1939 in Grand Rapids and later married James Gilde in November 1969 in Grand Rapids. Jim preceded her in death on January 19, 1993. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her laughter and her gift of story telling. She is survived by her daughter, her daughter, Rhonda (Bill) Westcomb of White Cloud; grandson, Dean; step-children, Gail Gilde of White Cloud; David Gilde of Grand Rapids; Larry Gilde of White Cloud; Lavonne Gilde of Missouri; step grandchildren, Tonya, Dawn, Brandy, Abigail, Seth; her father, Harold Wiersum of Keewadin, Michigan; her sister, Sandra (Bob) Lyon of Marne; five brothers, Ronald (Carol) Wiersum of Lowell; Gary (Linda) Wiersum of Grand Rapids; Dale (Karen) Wiersum of Mt. Cheboygan, Michigan; Jeffrey (Kris) Wiersum of Belding; Todd (Chris) Wiersum of Comstock Park; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Remembrance Church in Grand Rapids with Pastor Kurt Kigor of Belmont Baptist officiating. Friends may consider the Gilde Family or the Juvenile Diabetes Research for memorial contributions in memory of Charlotte. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the family at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel. Share a free confidential condolence to the Gilde Family on-line