Sloan, Yvonne Yvonne Sloan, age 72 of Fremont, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Spectrum Health - Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Yvonne was born on March 20, 1935 in Sheridan, Michigan to Clyde John and Merle (Denman) Steele and later married Jim Sloan on May 1, 1954 in Grand Rapids. Yvonne has been a resident of the Fremont area since 1964 where she had been a legal secretary for several years until her retirement in 1992. She attended the Fremont United Methodist Church, loved to paint flowers, animals, and houses and was active in the Red Hat Society. She had also been active on various boards of the Fremont Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Fremont. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jim of Fremont; her children, John (Amy) Sloan of Wayland, Michigan; Jayne (Charlie) Sherman of Grand Rapids; James Sloan II of State College, Pennsylvania; 3 grandchildren, Jamie, Jada, Jenna Sloan; her sisters, Shirley (Howard) Sutherland of Sheridan, Michigan; Judy (Lee) Miracle of Taylor, Michigan; Sheila Bragg of Sandwich, Massachusetts. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 20, 2007 from the Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel with Rev. Rev. Carolin Sprague of the Fremont United Methodist Church presiding with interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may consider the Newaygo County Cancer Society or Newaygo County Commission on Aging Transportation for memorial contributions in memory of Yvonne. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Click here to post a condolence or memory of Yvonne Sloan Family on-line To the Sloan family- My deepest sympathy to you at this time of loss of Yvonne. We should all be singing praises to God for bringing her Home to Glory but we as humans left here on earth are broken hearted..... The song by Mercy Me comes to mind. I can only imagine. We can only imagine what Yvonne is feeling right now in the Glory of God...... May God give all of you the strength to carry on through this enormous pain. Jayne...I can only imagine the pain you are feeling right now. The only thing I can do for you right now is to pray for God's strength for you and to be you're friend. I am here for you for what ever you need from me. I'm thankful that you are surrounded by your family and that Charlie was able to be home with you. One day at a time is all you need to do to make it through this difficult time. Much love to all of you. I will see you on Friday. Please don't hesitate to call if you need me before that. Marcia Posted 7/18/2007 Yvonne Sloan (Steele) is my cousin. Enough older than I that I looked up to her. I used to visit her house in the summer and spent time with her younger sisters but I always enjoyed listening and hearing stories she would tell of boyfriends, makeup, and all the stuff young women would talk about! I viewed her as a gal that always looked glamorous and had spunk. I visited with her in June of this year at the Denman reunion and she was still glamorous and had spunk even though she was thin and weaker than she wanted to be. I will miss her and her great spirit. I think of a verse inspired by Maya Angelou for the family..... Carry on. It is not easy, But it is what we have to do-- only we do not have to do it alone. I think that Yvonne would demand that we do carry on. Eloise Luyk Posted 7/18/2007 Jim, So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Jerry Woodring Posted 7/18/2007 To the Sloan family, The Hatters of the Lakeshore loved Yvonne. She had such a gift for life, a ready laugh and smile that was infectious. Her hats were the very best and she had a distinctive style. She was so special to me and I will miss her so much. Judy Johnson Posted 7/19/2007 Jim & family, I'm very sorry for your loss. Yvonne I know was a great friend, mother and wife. Jim she kept you on the straight and narrow. We'll all miss her very much and I'll keep you all in my prayers. Denny Z. Dennis A. Zvirzdinis Team Manager; I.P. West Michigan Department of Treasury Posted 7/19/2007 Jim and Family, such a brave wife and mother she fought with such dignity. We will be out of town but please know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Joan and Bob Jansma Posted 7/19/2007 To the Sloans- Dad told me of your loss via email this morning. My most sincere sympathy goes out to you all. I will remember your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Duane VanDuzen (the younger) Posted 7/19/2007 John, Amy and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. If you need anything let us know. Jamie Breese, Donna Reed and the staff of Liberty House AFC Posted 7/19/2007 Jim and family, Our heart felt sympathy goes out to each of you. May you find support through this time of grief from an inner strength that God the Creator stands ready to provide. Yvonne knew how to tap into that strength and we are sure you will too. Linda and Gordon Oosterhouse Posted 7/19/2007 What can one say - we are glad that the suffering is over but will miss Yvonne greatly. What wonderful memories we all share - the good times making potato salad in the garage for graduation, the pool parties and the many Christmas Eves spent together. I will not be with you physically today but know that many, many thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim, Jim 2, John, Amy and girls, Jayne (CW) and Charlie - huge hugs to all of you. Love, Judie R. Posted 7/21/2007 Jim and Family, My condolences to you and your family and may God help you in this time of need. Mary Ann Nye Area Manager, IP Michigan Dept of Treasury Posted 7/21/2007 Jim, Michele and I want to pass on our heartfelt condolences. Yvonne was a wonderful person and we enjoyed her company. We are sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your children in our prayers. Robert & Michele Mani Appleton, Wisconsin Robert A. Mani, CIC Commercial Underwriter SECURA Insurance Companies Posted 7/26/2007