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Evelyn French Obituary

Evelyn Marie French, age 80, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane, in 2005; her parents, Ernest and Margaret Weber; brother, Ernest Weber, Jr.; and great-grandson, Zachary Slotman.

She attended Calvary Bible Church in Dowagiac, and formerly 1st Presbyterian Church in Holland.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Debra (Wade) Slotman of Texas; Carole (Carl) Crawford of Cassopolis; and Valerie (Dan) Koscielski of Zeeland; stepsons, Gary (Sherry) French and Steve French, both of South Haven; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Beverly Schlaack of Holland; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 16, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church, 27032 Marcellus Hwy. in Dowagiac, with Pastor Stacy Alan Wilder officiating.

Published by The Holland Sentinel on Nov. 15, 2013.
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dorothy meachum

November 15, 2013

I love you Mom. I will miss your smile that came so easily. How you were so content to do just little things, especially if family were involved. Give Dad a great big hug for me. I will see you again soon. Love Val

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