Vera A. Parker, 86, a lifetime resident of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born the daughter of Keith & Beatrice Councell on December 4, 1932. She married Lyle Parker on October 10, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1995. Vera was a farmer’s wife at heart. She helped with crops, chores, etc. and also did lots of cooking, baking, sewing, gardening & canning. She loved to play cards with neighbors & relatives, especially her grandson, Owen Crawford. While at the Pines, “Sparks” as she was called enjoyed playing cards, bingo, outings, and her casino trips with her daughter, Sandra Wentz. Left to cherish her memories are her 4 daughters that Vera introduced them as #1, Sandra (Clark) Wentz of Beaverton; #2, Peggy (Dan) Rowley of Gladwin; #3 Kathy (Mark) Endert of Gladwin; and #4 Lisa (Tom) Largent of Beaverton. Her daughters blessed her with her grandchildren: Owen Crawford, Jeremy (Megal) Rowley, Kent (Lynda) Crawford, Joe Rowley, Carianne (Arlyn) Klaasen, Jon (Melissa) Rowley, Stephanie Endert, Missy (Adam) Laming & Tom Jr. (Kelly) Largent; great grandchildren: Jayvin Balzer, Haden Rowley, Macy Rowley, Madeline Crawford, Brittany Crawford, Caleb Rowley, Jacob Rowley, Parker Klaasen, Alexandria Klaasen & Amelia Laming. She is also survived by 2 half-brothers, Bob (Claudia) & Bill (Sandy) Councell; brother in-law: Fred Olin; 6 Buzzell step siblings; along with numerous nieces & nephews. Vera was the youngest of 8 children, all have preceded her in death, brothers: Rolland, Eldon, Graham, John, Frank & Tom; sister: Carmen Olin. She is also preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 Buzzell step siblings. Funeral Services will be conducted by Elder Brad Lower on Friday, August 2, 2019. 11:00 A.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 2-8:00 P.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. She will be laid to rest at Grout Twp. Cemetery, Gladwin, Michigan beside her husband. The family would like to thank all of the Pines Nursing Home family & staff, and also Mid-Michigan Hospice for the care she was given. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made according to the Parkinson’s Foundation or Mid-Michigan Hospice. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com
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