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Colette Pfander Obituary

Colette (Waterman) Pfander Beulah Colette (Waterman) Pfander, 74, passed away on Dec 7 2009 at Munson Medical Center. She was born on Nov 8, 1935 in Elkhart, IN. Survived by the following, husband: Richard F. Pfander ; daughter: Colleen (Thomas) Greff and their children Joseph, Nicholas, Allison and Jaclyn of Canton, MI; daughter: Julaine (Frederick) Eddy, Jr. of Midland, MI; Son: Gregory (JoeLee) and their children Mercedes, Cheyanne, Houston, Rhyannon and Brooklyn of Glenrock, Wyoming; sister: Bonnie (Neal) Parmley of Sunset Beach, North Carolina; brother: Clark Waterman of Santa Barbara, California. Preceded in death by her parents: Myrl and Hilda (Aumann) Waterman Contributions: Colette was a very active member of Blaine Christian Church, 7018 Putney Road, Arcadia, Michigan 49613 and the family would like those considering contributions make them to the Blaine Christian Church. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Jowett Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 16, 2009.

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Dale/Karen Dittmer

December 17, 2009

Dick:
We are very sorry to hear of the death of Collette. We have always thought of the two of you when we went to Traverse City but never have taken the time to stop.
We will keep you in our prayers

Jennifer Cole

December 16, 2009

May God comfort you at this time. I worked with Colette many years ago with Dr Rozanoff.She was a wonderful person to work for.

Katie Broxholm

December 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you...

Gerri Lyman

December 16, 2009

My deepest sympathy to you, Dick, and your family. She is now your guardian angel watching over all of you just as she was while she was with you.

Karen Embury

December 16, 2009

Colette was my fourth grade teacher at Beadle Lake Elementary. She made my cousin Mike behave like no one could!

Eleanor DeYoung

December 11, 2009

With fond memories of our "squares" with you.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bob & Eleanor DeYoung

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