Marian Walker Westgate, age 99 of Fremont, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Fountain View of Fremont. Marian was born on June 23, 1910 in Dayton Center, the oldest child of Charles Vincent and Lottie Bly (Lewis) Walker. Marian attended Doud School, graduated from Fremont High School in 1930 and studied pharmacy at Ferris Institute in Big Rapids. Marian married Lloyd A. Westgate on June 9, 1935 in Muskegon and Lloyd preceded her in death on July 25, 2006. They lived in Syracuse, New York for a short time, then moved to Muskegon until 1998 when they moved back to Fremont. They built and operated the Muskegon KOA Campground in North Muskegon with Marians brother John and his wife. Upon retirement they traveled extensively, spending winters in Pharr, Texas. Marian is survived by her children, Charles (Kathleen) Westgate of Jacksonville, Florida; Nancy Springstead of Fremont; James (Bette) Westgate of Fremont; grandchildren, Debra Brown; Suann Westgate, Julie (Steve) Springstead Waltz; Robert (Terri) Springstead; Carol Springstead; Gary (Kathryn) Springstead; Amy Visscher; Sara Westgate; J. Benjamin (Linda) Westgate; 14 great grandchildren; sister Julia (Robert) Ritterbush and brother John Walker. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jeffrey Westgate, her brother Dean (Reathel) Walker and sisters Carolyn (John) Simonetti and Laurene (Roy) Mitchell. Family graveside services were held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at the Jewell Cemetery in Dayton Township with Rev. Carolin Spragg presiding. Friends may consider memorial contributions to the Fremont Area District Library, Local History Room, in memory of Marian. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Westgate family online at www.crandellfh.com Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel.