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Sandra Kraft Obituary
Richland Twp.
Passed away Wednesday, April 4 at her home. Sandra was born November 21, 1945 in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Samuel and Ruby (Chapman) Pettington. She worked for Kalamazoo Stamping and Die Co., now Tower Automotive for 22 years until illness forced her to retire. Sandra enjoyed craft shows, interior decorating, and travel. She was preceded in death by her father, her brother George Anderson, father-in-law Roy E. Kraft, and brother-in-law Roy L. Kraft. The loves of her life were her children and husband, Allen, whom she married August 6, 1994. Surviving are her mother, Ruby, of Kalamazoo; husband, Allen; her children, Jerry (Jody) Bowman of Gulf Shores, AL, Greg Bowman of Parchment, and Shane Watson of Three Rivers; grandchildren, Chad Lewis, Katrina Wellington, Sasha Benson, Jasmine Bowman, Jade Bowman, and Ciara Bowman; sisters, Diane Locke of Anchorage, AK, and Ada (Dan) Button of Plainwell; mother-in-law, Pauline Kraft, sister-in-law, Debra Kraft, and brother-in-law, Paul Kraft, all of Portage; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday, April 9 from 5-8PM at Parchment Redmond Funeral Home, 2300 East G Ave. 269-349-7735, where funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 10 at 11AM, Pastor Jeffrey McNally, officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sandra's family in care of the funeral home.
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Jerry Bowman
August 7, 2018
Missing you mom more and more every day...
debra homan
March 21, 2013
I remember the good old days when we would have parties at your house on vine street. We would get in the hot tub and listen to jerry and bill play in their band. You were always good to me and had a lot of nice things to say to me. Miss those days with you sandi! Love always
jerry bowman
March 21, 2013
miss you so much mom!
December 13, 2012
Al, very sorry for your loss. God bless
Pete Mallett
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Rhonda Bodnar-Pressley
April 12, 2012
Prayers to you, Jerry, Greg & Shane. Sandy will be deeply missed. She is now your guardian angel, always looking over you.
hugs,
Mary Hudson
April 12, 2012
Praying for your comfort in this time of sorrow. Her pain and suffering are over and that is a blessing. Mary Hudson
April Ouweleen
April 9, 2012
A Guardian Angel now, always by your side. My Prayers and thoughts are with You All.
April 9, 2012
Sue Carpenter
April 9, 2012
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. I had the pleasure of working with Sandy many, many years ago at Kalamazoo Stamping and Die.
Susan Gilbert-Siderakis
April 8, 2012
Sorry for your loss ....he only takes the best .
Love and prayers sent your way . Susan ,Paul and Heaven Siderakis
Jessica Skinner
April 8, 2012
Prayers and love sent directly your way during this difficult time.
Michelle Gazley
April 8, 2012
Al,
So sorry for the loss of your wife. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Wright
April 8, 2012
Sorry to hear about Sandy's passing, Al. You were a devoted and loving husband. May the many wonderful memories that you two share help you through the upcoming weeks and months.
LOVE YOU MOM!
JERRY BOWMAN
April 8, 2012
SANDY GIRL!
JERRY BOWMAN
April 8, 2012
MY LOVELY MOTHER!
JERRY BOWMAN
April 8, 2012
MOM AND HER HUSBAND AL
JERRY BOWMAN
April 8, 2012
THE BOWMAN AND KRAFT FAMILY ON VACATION!
JERRY BOWMAN
April 8, 2012
Mary Hudson
April 7, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person--mom--grandmother. She will be missed.
Kathie Newburry-Merchant
April 7, 2012
Greg,Jerry and Shane I am so sorry for your loss your Mom was a great lady and left a big impression in a little time. Everyone should be so lucky as to have a mom like yours
ME
April 7, 2012
Jerry, May you find comfort in the love of all your family and the warm embraces of your friends . So sorry for your loss .
Amanda Cook
April 7, 2012
Thoughts an prayers to you an your family Jerry. She was an amazing women who touched so many lives. She will Never Be Forgotten.
Peggy O'Grady
April 7, 2012
My dear friend Jerry...I never had the pleasure of actually meeting your Mom but I remember you showing pictures one evening at the house :) I knew then and have continued to learn the deep love and respect you have for your Mother and express that love so well. Your poems bring tears to my eyes and I can feel the love in your words.Words can't express any comfort when you lose such a loved one.I just wish I could give you a big comforting hug...My deepest condolences to the whole family and her dearest friends. Her spirit is an *Angel* to watch over you and the girls now. Take comfort in knowing she is at peace,happy and free of the awful pain. Love you JerrBear!! ...Drops of Jupiter <3
jeff buckhout
April 7, 2012
God speed to the family
kevin law
April 7, 2012
So sorry you and your families loss.
jerry bowman
April 7, 2012
Her hands held me gently from the day I took my first breath.
Her hands helped to guide me as I took my first step.
Her hands held me close when the tears would start to fall.
Her hands were quick to show me that she would take care of it all.
Her hands were there to brush my hair, or straighten a wayward bow.
Her hands were often there to comfort the hurts that didn't always show.
Her hands helped hold the stars in place, and encouraged me to reach.
Her hands would clap and cheer and praise when I captured them at length.
Her hands would also push me, though not down or in harms way.
Her hands would punctuate the words, just do what I say.
Her hands sometimes had to discipline, to help bend this young tree.
Her hands would shape and mold me into all she knew I could be.
Her hands are now twisting with age and years of work,
Her hand now needs my gentle touch to rub away the hurt.
Her hands are more beautiful than anything can be.
Her hands are the reason I am me.
LOVE YOU MOM WITH ALL OUR HEART!.....JERRY....GREG...SHANE
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