Anita-Gilleo-Obituary

Anita Gilleo

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Feb 8, 1924 – Jul 28, 2023

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BORN
February 8, 1924
DIED
July 28, 2023
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Gilleo, Anita2/8/1924 - 7/28/2023Anita M. Gilleo departed for her next adventure the morning of July 28, 2023. She is preceded by her grandparents, Mathias J. and Bertha (Schwind) Alten; parents, Avery C. Gilleo and Eleanore Alten Gilleo; and by her brother Mathias Alten Gilleo. Left to tell her...

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We have so many questions that you could answer! We miss you and your wisdom. Little by little, we are fixing up the Alten House so that it will be cozy and similar to when you and my mother were little girls running through the house.

"Anita G. rode stoically through drenching monsoon rains in Thailand." I too, was on that "crazy" bike ride with Anita. Peace Be Upon Her

I was on that "crazy" bike ride with Anita. She was fiercely independent and I wish we had time to sit and take in stories of her life. She is an incredible inspiration for me as she let nothing stop her! Her love of adventure and travel was contagious and I feel fortunate that our paths crossed.

Yuri and I are in awe of the things that Aunt Anita accomplished. We were humbled by her achievements and loved her dry sense of humor. We will always appreciate her gifts to our family.