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Ada Esther Standfest
1949 - 2020
Ada Esther Standfest
1949 - 2020
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BORN
1949
DIED
2020
Ada Standfest Obituary
Ada Standfest, age 71 of Imlay City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday November 20th 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.
Ada Esther Standfest was the daughter of John Allen Rogers & Sevart (Shanlian) Rogers. Ada was born on March 19th 1949 in Detroit Michigan. She grew up in the Washington/ Romeo area and attended Romeo Schools, graduating class of 1967.
Ada married her husband of 50 years on March 21, 1970 at Pilgrim's Holiness Church in Utica, Mi. Ada and her husband (Harvey) owned & operated Oak Hill & Lighthouse Adult Foster Care homes in Imlay City and Attica for 30 years, along with several other successful local businesses. Ada had a love for all people and enjoyed the interaction her businesses gave with the community. Ada was a devoted Christian and touched many people’s hearts over the years; she will be missed by all who knew her.
Ada is survived by her husband, Harvey Standfest of Imlay City; son, Bradley (Margaret) Standfest of Attica; 3 grandchildren: Bradley J. Standfest, Ezekiel Standfest, Faith (Griffin) Longley; 3 brothers: John (Marjeta) Rogers of Imlay City, Albert (Diane) Rogers of Florida, Virgil Rogers of Florida.
Ada is preceded by her parents, John Rogers and Sevart (Shanlian) Rogers.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is being held at 11 am, Friday, March 19, 2021 at Orchard Community Church, 74903 McKay Road, Bruce Township, MI 48065. Rev. Bruce Standfest and Rev. Brad Standfest will officiate. All are invited to join the family for a luncheon following the service at The Bells Event Center in Almont, Mi.
The family will be available for visitation 10-11 am, Friday, March 19 at Orchard Community Church.
Arrangements were entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home of Imlay City. Please be sure to sign our on-line register at muirbrothersfh.com to share condolences and memories with the Standfest family.
12 Entries
Amy Jo Shanlian Rutherford
January 20, 2022
Ada was my cousin, I had the honor of being her flower girl in her and Skip's wedding. As a little Shanlian the Armenian reunion's always bought much love and laughter, and over eating... The Rogers were quite a family, Ada easy to laugh and tell funny stories, the rest of her siblings, John, Al and Virgil outstanding people to know and to be related to. Now you are with so many of our loved ones that have gone on before, what a wonderful reunion in the sky!
Bertha Deitch
March 10, 2021
Ada is dearly missed and will remain in my heart. Sympathy and Prayers for Skip, Paster Brad and all the Standfest Family. Now she sings with the Angels.
Peter Ouda
January 12, 2021
Ada was a distant cousin. I knew her father and mother. Her mother was the niece of my grandfather. Haig Sapsuzian. She was a lovely person from a great family
Jeanne Warnars
December 1, 2020
Chris and I will miss the warmth of her hugs and the light of her smile. We have been honored to call Ada our friend. Skip, Brad and family... please accept our heartfelt condolences.
The Standfest family has been in our prayers and will continue to be.
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Terry and Bethany Frey
December 1, 2020
Ada was truly "one of a kind". She always had a smile and it was definitely contagious. She loved her grandkids more than anything and always spoke about them in every conversation. She will be missed but so thankful for the promise we have of seeing her again one day. She was a dear friend!
Kathryn Carty
December 1, 2020
Ada brought much laughter to those around her. A beautiful lady and delightful friend! We love you, Skip and all of your family. You are loved and held closely in our hearts of love. Vince, Kathryn and Paul
Lavelle groves
November 25, 2020
Ada was very sweet. She was a people magnet. Never seen her upset...she laughed through difficult situations. I always enjoyed the time we spent together. I am thankful she is with Jesus. Lavelle and Bill
Kip and Jenny Gierman
November 25, 2020
Your family is in our prayers.
Ron Dennis
November 25, 2020
A huge loss of a great woman
Sympathy to the Family. RIP Ada.
Sam and Nancy Scrafano
November 25, 2020
I'm so sad you left us early, Ada, but I know you are rejoicing with Jesus!
I'm so sorry for your loss, Skip, and family! Love you all!
Bill and Kathi Ferguson
November 25, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Virginia Finkbeiner
November 23, 2020
Many years ago as a Social Worker I worked with Ada. She was always kind and very good to all her people. She surely touched many lives, including mine. God definitely brought an angel Home
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