Hope Danielle Eberhard

Hope Danielle Eberhard Hope Danielle Eberhard was presented to the world on July 12, 1983 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Rod and Mary Beth Eberhard and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Hope attended Pennfield schools where she played both soccer and tennis. After graduating from high school in 2001, Hope attended Kellogg Community College where she obtained multiple degrees. Hope lived in Florida for a period of time but, despite her love of the warm weather, she chose to move back to Battle Creek to be near her family. Hope was an extraordinary woman with many talents; her smile and laughter would light up any room. Hope loved life, her family, the beach and family camping adventures. Hope achieved many things in her short time with us but her greatest achievement is her son Gavin, the center of her world. Hope is survived by her son, Gavin Edward Charles Eberhard, parents Rod and Mary Beth Eberhard, and her brother Coty Jay Eberhard, all of Battle Creek and grandparents, Eva Charline Vaughan and Robert & June Eberhard. She also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and treasured friends. Hope was preceded in death by her grandfather, Edward Bracy Vaughan, and cousin, Dan Michael Simon. Hope was deeply loved and will be missed, but never forgotten. At the request of the family, they will receive friends 6:00 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12th at Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Services to celebrate Hope's life will be held 12:00 noon, Friday, November 13, 2009 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the family for her son, Gavin, c/o Mary Beth Eberhard. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home for your convenience. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.