IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Vera Ruth

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(Stineman) Rowlee

March 29, 1925 – May 30, 2017

Obituary

Vera R. Stineman Rowlee formerly of Watervliet passed away peacefully May 30, 2017 at Woodland Terrace of Paw Paw Lake in Coloma. Heartfelt thanks to the Dockerty family for the special home she enjoyed at Woodland Terrace and for the wonderful care she received from the caring staff that also became her extended family. Special thanks to AuNova Home Care, Hospice at Home and her former caregiver, Susie Vanpolen.

Vera was born March 29, 1925 to Clayton B. and Ruth F. (Moore) Garrison. She made her home in Watervliet most of her adult life. Vera loved music and in her early years sang on a local radio station. She loved her family and we all loved her great sense of humor. Her hobbies were playing the Harmonica or her Ukulele while she sang her favorite songs. She also loved to dance and her favorite thing to do was read. She also had a special place in her heart for her pet cats Sam and Samantha.

Vera is survived by a son Ronald (Joyce) Stineman of Watervliet and a daughter Janet (Jack) Sperbeck of Saint Joseph. Grand children Julie Stineman of Colorado, Chuck Stineman of Colorado, Richard (Cinnamon) Stineman of Kentucky , Laura Muth of Watervliet , Rhonda (Robert) Carlson of Florida, David L. (Heike) Powers of Bridgeman, step grandson Brad Sperbeck of Kalamazoo and step grandson Robert Stineman of Watervliet. 12 Great grandchildren, 6 Great Great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Howard Stineman, her second husband Clarence Rowlee, half-sister Melba Lloyd, stepson Howard Stineman Jr, and step granddaughter Linda Kenyon.

In respect of her request there will be a private family graveside service at her final resting place at the Watervliet Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her honor to Macular Degeneration Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Hospice at Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hutchins Funeral Home of Watervliet. Those wishing to share a memory of Vera may do so at www. h utchins f uneral.com .



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