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Gloria Vanderhoof Obituary
LAINGSBURG -- Gloria Kay Vanderhoof, 82, of Laingsburg, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at the Laingsburg United Methodist Church with Pastor Brian West officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Also, Gloria's children will receive family and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the church. A graveside burial/memorial will be held in Chase at a later date.
Gloria was born on Sept. 1, 1936, in Stanwood, to the late Charles Edward and Myrtle Grace (Curtice) Higley. She graduated from Big Rapids High School. On Aug. 20, 1955, she married Robert Glenn Vanderhoof in Angola, Indiana, and, together, they would raise five children. Gloria enjoyed dancing (with R.G.), sports, nature and any time that she spent with her very large family. She was a life member of the VFW Post No. 2964, the Laingsburg United Methodist Church and the Chase Library Historical Society.
Gloria is survived by her children, Deloris Kay Vanderhoof, Darrell Robert (Paula) Vanderhoof, Darlene Lee Snider, Denise May Vanderhoof and Darin Curt (Ann) Vanderhoof; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty Reynolds.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and her siblings, Lyle Higley, Edward Higley, Kenneth Higley, Morna Paris, Lloyd Higley, Beulah Corbett, Russell Higley, Rosalyn Patterson, Marian Cassidy, Marilla Higley and Lloyd Higley.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Laingsburg United Methodist Church or the Chase Library, P.O. Box 24. Chase, MI 49623
Online condolences can be shared with the family at WatkinsFuneralHomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Vanderhoof
Cindy Maxwell
November 11, 2018
So sorry to hear of Aunt Glorias passing! So many memories of going up by Reed City to see Great Grandma Higley at Gloria & RGs place. All the Higley family reunions at Paris Park! I was blessed to be a grandchild of Lyle & my Crazy Granma Cleo! Miss them all!!! So many memories of Darlene babysitting the Lake girls, and FYI for Delores, I still have the clarinet my mom (Joy) bought that you played in school. I think she paid $50 for it! Took me thru all my school days, and I still play once a week in our local Community Band in Clare.
Love & hugs to all.
Cindy (Lake) Maxwell & family.
Tami
November 8, 2018
Gloria always gave my brother and I a smile when we pulled in the driveway. It didn't matter if we were there to pick Darin up, or we were bringing him back home! Thoughts and Prayers to the family! Tami (Brocker) Hull
November 7, 2018
Dear Deloris: I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family members at this time of loss. It is a lovely photo of your mother. Sincerely Philip Noreen
Anthony Armstrong
November 7, 2018
Dear Aunt Gloria, We did not get to spend much time together here. When ever I stopped by you always greeted me with a smile and a hug. This I will always remember. I can not see you now, but we will meet again. Tony
Dawn Brinker
November 7, 2018
Condolences to your family. Chris and Dawn (Todd) Brinker
Cathy Smith
November 6, 2018
What a great photo of Gloria. She's a beautiful soul! It was my pleasure to get to take care of her at Memorial. Rest in heaven Gloria!
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