Jean Diane Bunce

Jean Diane Bunce Newton Twp. Jean Diane Bunce, 68, of Newton Township, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2008 at her home. She was born in Battle Creek on August 18, 1940 the daughter of the Raymond and Olive (Grindol) Davis. Jean married Mr. David Bunce on June 13, 1959. He survives her. Jean was a homemaker for many years. She was previously elected to the office of Newton Township Treasurer. Jean was also employed as the manager of the Postal Credit Union and was last employed at Ganka Construction. She retired in 2001. Jean was a 4H leader for many years and raised Labrador Retrievers. Jean and her husband enjoyed spending their winters at Lady Lake, Florida where she played senior softball. She had many interests, including gardening, crafts, scrapbooking and painting. Surviving in addition to her husband are her daughters, Pamela Bunce of Laingsburg, Kathleen (Freddie) Brown of Burlington and Christine (Scott) Paulin of Bellevue. She also leaves nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her brother, Frank (Gloria) Davis of Battle Creek; and her sisters, Rosemary Davis of Arizona, Delores (Jim) Potts of Florida and Adena (Cliff) Key of Tennessee. A memorial service celebrating Jean's life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2008 at Seventh Day Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be given to Good Samaritan Hospice Care or Seventh Day Baptist Church.