Photo courtesy of Roth-Gerst Chapel - Lowell
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Col. Gerald Samuel ?Sam? Yeiter, age 96 of Lowell, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife Ida (Speestra) and sister. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Jeanette; children Jason (Alison) Hoendervanger, Jennifer (Matt) Reinsma; 5 grandsons Lee, Joe, Ben,...
Read MoreI was so honored to get to meet Sam and take care of him for several months before he past away and while he was going. I was so sad to see him go. Whenever I work on his floor at the veterans home I think of him every night. Love and miss you Sam!!!
Cassandra Hiler
May 22, 2014 | Walker, MI
For those of yo leaving a msg. for the Yeiter/Speerstra side, if you will leave your email address, I will send you a reply.
Note to Ann Marie Phillipson, you are a second cousin to me.
Thank you,
Crista
Crista Simmons
April 07, 2014 | Richland, MI
Sam Yeiter's family, to my cousins. Sam was my Mom Carol Smith Phillipson's cousin. His Mother was my great aunt Zell. My grandmother Marie Curtis Smith was Zell's sister. They were a wonderful family and we loved the entire extended family. I am sure that Sam is with them all now. Sending my love and sympathy, cousin Ann Marie Phillipson
Ann Marie Phillipson
April 06, 2014 | Tampa, FL
Sam in his Cheerleading sweater.
Susan Davis
March 30, 2014
Crista, I'm sending you energy and prayers - we owe people like your dad a lot.
Bill Mills
March 30, 2014
Crista: Praying for you as you grieve the loss of your dad. I didn't know him but can see he was a good man by what I am reading. Glad you had the time with him you did before he went home. Al and Jan Simmons
March 30, 2014
If it weren't for Sam, my brothers and I would not be around! He introduced our Mom, Virginia Smith Vivian Hazel, to our Dad, William Wendell Vivian. Sam and Mom were cousins and Dad was a frat brother of Sam's at Michigan State. We send our condolences to you all as another member of that generation in our family leaves us.
Linda Vivian Pulling
Linda Vivian Pulling
March 29, 2014 | Kernersville, NC
Sam was a strong building block for the Tupperware company in Western Michigan. With his enthusiasm and genuine caring for all he and his staff helped many develop a successful business. He reminded me often of my Step-Dad. He was indeed an amazing man. I feel blessed to have known him.
Sheryl Winner
March 28, 2014
Christa. May you have peace, during the passing of your dad. He was a wonderful man, who loved his family. Having worked for him for over 30 years, I have known him to be a very caring person, always making sure that family came first. Craig & I always enjoyed spending times together with the others employees at our summer and Christmas get togethers. He will be missed.
Craig and Elaine Caswell
(Yes, he did have some very interesting stories)
March 27, 2014
