Freda-Hompstead-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Gephart Funeral Home - Bay City

Freda M. Hompstead

Feb 10, 1920 - Dec 2, 2017

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To all my Cousins and their families, This is a bit late, but I hope you're able to read this nevertheless, and if any of you read this, please pass on our heartfelt condolences regarding your Mom's passing. I thought of my Aunt Freda as gentle and kind and always thought of her with a friendly smile on her face. She hardly changed in looks from my earliest memories of her down on Lincoln Avenue in Detroit for the pot-luck family dinners on Sundays until the very end of her life. I always...

Diane..I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will always treasure the memories I have of going with your family to the farm. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains....For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains. She was a beautiful, amazing lady.

So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. A Great neighbor many years ago.

To a wonderful neighbor and friend who had a heart of gold and made this world a better place.
Gloria Strawn Barriger

George and David and family, so sorry for your loss. May you find strength in your family members and friends in this difficult time.

When my mother died in 2006 I asked Freda if she would be my new mom. She graciously said she would as I cried and hugged her. She was the best mother-in-law I could have ever had. I will miss her dearly.

We are all sorry for your loss and pray for peace for all of you. Aunt Freda will always be remembered and loved by us. Karen and Harry Porter and family.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Obituary

Freda's Obituary

Hompstead, Freda M.      

Bay City, Michigan

 

Mrs. Hompstead passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 97 years. The daughter of the late Michael “Politowski” and Blanche (MacNeill) Rice was born February 10, 1920 in Haynes Township, Michigan. Mrs. Hompstead was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, she was a member of Kawkawlin Community Church and enjoyed cooking, going up north to the family farm, all types of sports and crossword puzzles.

 

Mrs. Hompstead is survived by her seven children, Carl (Coni) Hompstead, Diann (Larry) Beaty, Ruth Buck, Patricia (John) DeWyse, Carla (Thomas) Priem, George (Elizabeth) Hompstead and David (Paula) Hompstead; 18 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; two brothers, Frank (Carol) Rice, Richard (Marie) Rice; one sister, Anna Kelly; one special nephew, Robert (Lila) Hompstead; one sister-in-law, Cherie Rice and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray P. Hompstead; one son, Gary Hompstead; two brothers, William and Jack Rice and one sister, Doris Haydon.

 

At the request of Mrs. Hompstead cremation has taken place. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the wishes of the family.

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