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Anne Forslund (nee McColl) died peacefully on March 8, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Carl for over 66 years, Anne lived first and foremost for her family. She and Carl had five children: daughters Katy (David) who preceded her in death, Betsy (Pat), Karen (Marion), and Barb (Bob) and son Charlie (Cathy); 8 grandchildren: Paul Crane, Don and Sara Seanor, Katy and Ariel Shilling, Madeline Potvin, and Alex and PJ Forslund; and 2 step-grandchildren: Wilson and Liz Crane. Anne was proud to be the daughter of late architect Alexander McColl and his wife, Marceline and grew up in East Grand Rapids. In addition to her husband, four of her children and her grandchildren, she is survived by her brother, Dr. John McColl, sister-in-law Mary Forslund and numerous nieces and nephews. Anne attended the University of Michigan where, shortly after arriving on campus, she met her life partner, Carl. She later graduated from Calvin College after starting her family. She loved nature, especially Drummond Island and the American West, and was a keen observer of her surroundings, a quality she strove to instill in her children during walks in the woods. She was an excellent craftswoman, skilled in many forms of sewing and needlework, and worked for many years at Fabric Village for her friend, Midge Jones. After Carl retired, they traveled widely, including extended stays in Ecuador, Malawi and Ghana. She was fascinated by the native culture and crafts of every place she visited and started a folk art gallery to share that fascination with others. She was a charter member of Mayflower Congregational Church, active for many years in the Priscilla Circle. Along with Carl, she was an early member of the Nordic Ski Patrol in the Grand Rapids area. The family is grateful for the care given her by the staff at Raybrook Manor and Faith Hospice. There will be a celebration of Anne's life at Mayflower Congregational Church at 2 PM on March 31st with a reception following. Friends can visit with family on Thursday, March 30 from 4 to 6 PM at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to Eden Children's Village, an orphanage in Zimbabwe c/o Eden Ministries, 2133 Berkey Ave, Goshen, IN 46526 or to the Drummond Island Ambulance Fund, PO Box 225, Drummond Island, MI 49726.
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What a grand lady and a grand life lived!
Armen and Kim kassouni
armen kassouni
March 28, 2017
The Krawec family was so sad to hear of the passing of such a sweet, lovely lady and feel so blessed to have met her. Your entire family will continue to be in our prayers and in our thoughts.
Deborah Krawec
March 26, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dave & Wendy Zuidema
March 21, 2017
The Forslund family is well rembmbered by all who attended Central High and those who shopped at the downtown store.
Condolences to Mary, and to all of the Forslund family.
Warren Hecker
March 17, 2017
So sorry to hear this, as I did not know until today.
March 17, 2017
What a wonderful wanderlust life Ms. Anne lived! May the memory of her bring you much joy. May it bring you peace that the God of all comfort surely remembers her, too. (Malachi 3:16) You are in my prayers.
Jae
March 16, 2017
George and Barbara Gordon send their condolences to Carl and family. Anne enriched many lives. Anne was & Carl is blessed to have such caring and devoted children.
We are in Florida so are sorry to miss her funeral. All of you are in our prayers.
March 15, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
young
March 15, 2017
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