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Gladys Hunt Obituary
Aged 83, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2010. A Grand Rapids native, Gladys lived in several places in the Midwest before, in 1966, making Ann Arbor her home for the next 35 years. Throughout her adult life Gladys worked alongside her husband Keith, ministering to students through the work of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. She played a significant role in the development of Cedar Campus, a training center for students in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Gladys was also well known as the author of numerous books and as a popular speaker for Christian groups. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Clara Schriemer; sister, Ethel Cook; and brother, Donald Schriemer. She is survived by her husband Keith; son Mark (Marian); grandsons Jedediah (April) and Austin (Lauren); granddaughter Olivia; and brother Robert (Linda) Schriemer. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at the Thornapple Covenant Church, 6595 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids. Friends may meet the family at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, on Wednesday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday at the Church one hour prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship-Cedar Campus capital fund.
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Allan Peterson
August 14, 2010
My condolences to the entire family; Rusty was a great influence in my young adult Christian life and for many others. She was a great encouragement for me to serve the Lord.
August 7, 2010
I just heard of Rusty's death from Fran G. Reed. She was very special to me during my time at Cedar Campus. Her example was important. My best to the family. Louise Little (Lou)
July 8, 2010
We are saddened by your loss. We remember Rusty, and Keith, as great neighbors and friends almost 40 years ago. Our prayers are with you.
Bill and Karen Rude
July 7, 2010
Rusty will be remembered for her warm and willing smile, her many contributions to Bible studies and missions. Blessings to the family. Ruth Mieras
Elaine Behling
July 6, 2010
I met Gladys while living in Ann Arbor and found her to be an interesting person. Her book "Honey for a Child's Heart" is well-known in Christian education circles and I had the privilege of introducing her to people who were beginning what is now Ann Arbor Christian School. She served God well during the time that He gave her on earth.
Pat Feldhake
July 6, 2010
Rusty truly was a "one of a kind" woman! She was brilliant, loved God above all else and was so well matched with her husband of 61 years, Keith. She was a wordsmith who knew how to string words together in a way that could make us laugh, cry and take action. She taught me what it means to be hospitable. I loved talking books and praying with her. She was a mentor and served as a "grandmother" to our three children who grew up at Cedar Campus, far from their Wisconsin grandparents. Oh how we will miss her,a but surely heaven is richer!
Carroll Stevens
July 6, 2010
Rusty, along with Keith, were a huge encouragement to Susie and I - first as college students, then as missionaries. One of my best memories was spending the Fourth of July with her up in Cedarville. With all the people she knew, it always amazed me that she took time regularly to pray for and write to us. Well done, good and faithful servant! Carroll Stevens (Rochester, NH)
Mike Jones
July 6, 2010
My prayers are with JB, and his family.
Caryn Toering
July 6, 2010
I remember the first time I heard you speak, then I loved selling your books at Zondervan. You leave behind a wonderful legacy of your love for Christ. Your family is in my prayers as they deal with this loss.
July 5, 2010
I am remembering the pleasant memories of Gladys as IVCF sponsor at Western Michigan University during my college days, 1958-1962.
Her books were an inspiration.
Yvonne (Ferris) Albright.
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