Obituaries

Mrs. Sue Ann (Swart) Perron unexpectedly left her earthly home and woke up in heaven on February 5, 2010. Sue was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Gordon Swart, her mother, Eleanor Winter, and her sister, Marcy Heline. Sue will be dearly missed by those who survive: her husband of 8 years, Leonard Perron; her children, Debbie and Gene Harrison and Barb Reh; grandchildren, Brian and Steve Harrison, Missy Reh (Tom Messink), Bethany Reh (Jeff Fusee), and Holly Reh; brother, Jack (Liz) Winter; sisters in law, Edith VanKuiken, and June (Vern) Dykstra; step children, Steve (Charlene) Perron, Dave Perron, Linda (Paul) Gundy, Mike (Jana) Perron; and seventeen step grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful friends. Sue demonstrated faithfulness to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in all areas of her life. She was a gifted soloist, beginning with Children’s Bible Hour, and sang for many years in the choir of Immanuel Reformed Church, and more recently as a member of the choir at Calvary Church and the Kentwood Singers. Sue demonstrated her love and commitment to her family in the care of her first husband, Gordon, especially following his stroke, and was a devoted daughter to her aging mother, Eleanor. Sue was instrumental in the lives of her grandchildren and was known affectionately as “Nan” and “Grandma Sue”.  She was a loyal friend to many and helped organize every reunion for the Ottawa Hills High School Class of 1954. We have been blessed to be her family and pray that we can be examples of God’s love as she was throughout her life. A celebration of her life will be held at Calvary Church on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., the Rev. Jim Carlson officiating. Private interment Woodlawn Cemetery.  The family will greet relatives and friends Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at Zaagman Memorial Chapel and one hour before the service Thursday at Calvary Church (707 E. Beltline, NE). Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Church – Benevolent Fund.