Mitzi Rae Pierce
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
HASTINGS, MI - Mitzi Rae Pierce, age 84, of Hastings, passed away April 17, 2018 at her residence.Mitzi was born on December 5, 1933 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Woodrow J. and Lois I. (Sprague) Hinken. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1951 and KCC college in 1973, with a registered nursing degree. Mitzi married the love of her life, Stanley F. Pierce on November 30, 1951.Mitzi worked as a nurse at the Barry County Medical Facility, Pennock Hospital for 14 years, leaving in 1987 and the V.A. Outpatient Clinic in Grand Rapids until her retirement in 1995. After Mitzi’s retirement she worked for two years for Barry County Hospice. Mitzi enjoyed many years of camping with her husband, Stanley and loved attending the music festivals. She also enjoyed quilting with friends, and gardening in her vegetable and flower gardens. Mitzi attended the Free Methodist Church of Hastings. Mitzi’s children and grandchildren were the center of her life. Her love for them over shadowed anything else that life had to offer. Mitzi was preceded in death by parents; her husband of 54 years, Stanley; daughter, Michele Anderson; sisters, Jerry Lynn Zawacki and Pamela Harper. She is survived by her children, Stanton (Carla) Pierce, Michael Pierce, Dennis (Cathy) Pierce, David (Lucinda) Pierce; grandchildren, Emily, Adam (Mackenzie), Kyle, Sydney, David, Aaron, Carly, Kinzie, Danielle; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Emma, Josh, Tyler, Kingston and Cru, and sister, Patricia (Jerry) Paquette. Memorial contributions may be made the Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058 or Great Lakes Caring Hospice.Respecting Mitzi’s wishes, no services will be held. Burial will take place at Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
HASTINGS, MI - Mitzi Rae Pierce, age 84, of Hastings, passed away April 17, 2018 at her residence.Mitzi was born on December 5, 1933 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Woodrow J. and Lois I. (Sprague) Hinken. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1951 and KCC college in 1973, with a registered nursing degree. Mitzi married the love of her life, Stanley F. Pierce on November 30, 1951.Mitzi worked as a nurse at the Barry County Medical Facility, Pennock Hospital for 14 years, leaving in 1987 and the V.A. Outpatient Clinic in Grand Rapids until her retirement in 1995. After Mitzi’s retirement she worked for two years for Barry County Hospice. Mitzi enjoyed many years of camping with her husband, Stanley and loved attending the music festivals. She also enjoyed quilting with friends, and gardening in her vegetable and flower gardens. Mitzi attended the Free Methodist Church of Hastings. Mitzi’s children and grandchildren were the center of her life. Her love for them over shadowed anything else that life had to offer. Mitzi was preceded in death by parents; her husband of 54 years, Stanley; daughter, Michele Anderson; sisters, Jerry Lynn Zawacki and Pamela Harper. She is survived by her children, Stanton (Carla) Pierce, Michael Pierce, Dennis (Cathy) Pierce, David (Lucinda) Pierce; grandchildren, Emily, Adam (Mackenzie), Kyle, Sydney, David, Aaron, Carly, Kinzie, Danielle; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Emma, Josh, Tyler, Kingston and Cru, and sister, Patricia (Jerry) Paquette. Memorial contributions may be made the Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058 or Great Lakes Caring Hospice.Respecting Mitzi’s wishes, no services will be held. Burial will take place at Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Mitzi Rae Pierce
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
HASTINGS, MI - Mitzi Rae Pierce, age 84, of Hastings, passed away April 17, 2018 at her residence.Mitzi was born on December 5, 1933 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Woodrow J. and Lois I. (Sprague) Hinken. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1951 and KCC college in 1973, with a registered nursing degree. Mitzi married the love of her life, Stanley F. Pierce on November 30, 1951.Mitzi worked as a nurse at the Barry County Medical Facility, Pennock Hospital for 14 years, leaving in 1987 and the V.A. Outpatient Clinic in Grand Rapids until her retirement in 1995. After Mitzi’s retirement she worked for two years for Barry County Hospice. Mitzi enjoyed many years of camping with her husband, Stanley and loved attending the music festivals. She also enjoyed quilting with friends, and gardening in her vegetable and flower gardens. Mitzi attended the Free Methodist Church of Hastings. Mitzi’s children and grandchildren were the center of her life. Her love for them over shadowed anything else that life had to offer. Mitzi was preceded in death by parents; her husband of 54 years, Stanley; daughter, Michele Anderson; sisters, Jerry Lynn Zawacki and Pamela Harper. She is survived by her children, Stanton (Carla) Pierce, Michael Pierce, Dennis (Cathy) Pierce, David (Lucinda) Pierce; grandchildren, Emily, Adam (Mackenzie), Kyle, Sydney, David, Aaron, Carly, Kinzie, Danielle; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Emma, Josh, Tyler, Kingston and Cru, and sister, Patricia (Jerry) Paquette. Memorial contributions may be made the Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058 or Great Lakes Caring Hospice.Respecting Mitzi’s wishes, no services will be held. Burial will take place at Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
HASTINGS, MI - Mitzi Rae Pierce, age 84, of Hastings, passed away April 17, 2018 at her residence.Mitzi was born on December 5, 1933 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Woodrow J. and Lois I. (Sprague) Hinken. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1951 and KCC college in 1973, with a registered nursing degree. Mitzi married the love of her life, Stanley F. Pierce on November 30, 1951.Mitzi worked as a nurse at the Barry County Medical Facility, Pennock Hospital for 14 years, leaving in 1987 and the V.A. Outpatient Clinic in Grand Rapids until her retirement in 1995. After Mitzi’s retirement she worked for two years for Barry County Hospice. Mitzi enjoyed many years of camping with her husband, Stanley and loved attending the music festivals. She also enjoyed quilting with friends, and gardening in her vegetable and flower gardens. Mitzi attended the Free Methodist Church of Hastings. Mitzi’s children and grandchildren were the center of her life. Her love for them over shadowed anything else that life had to offer. Mitzi was preceded in death by parents; her husband of 54 years, Stanley; daughter, Michele Anderson; sisters, Jerry Lynn Zawacki and Pamela Harper. She is survived by her children, Stanton (Carla) Pierce, Michael Pierce, Dennis (Cathy) Pierce, David (Lucinda) Pierce; grandchildren, Emily, Adam (Mackenzie), Kyle, Sydney, David, Aaron, Carly, Kinzie, Danielle; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Emma, Josh, Tyler, Kingston and Cru, and sister, Patricia (Jerry) Paquette. Memorial contributions may be made the Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058 or Great Lakes Caring Hospice.Respecting Mitzi’s wishes, no services will be held. Burial will take place at Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
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