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Emilie Joan McClain, age 82, of Kentwood, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, and now sleeps to await the return of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Howard; daughter, Cheryl Miedema; son, David McClain; grandson, Chandler McClain; her parents, Gerrit and Genevieve Slagter; and sister, Linda Whittemore. Emilie is survived by children, Diane (Brian) Berry, Dale (Michele) McClain, and Timothy (Margaret) McClain; son-in-law, Patrick Miedema; daughter-in-law, Ellen McClain; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Shirley (Bill) Stebelton, and brothers-in-law, Kenneth McClain and Roger (Janet) McClain. Emilie’s faith in Christ and love of her family were the foundations of her life that were reflected in her active participation in her church, her nurturing of her children and grandchildren, and the joy and laughter she spread to all with whom she had contact. Her vibrant personality was evident in her days square dancing with Howard, as well as the many days camping with family and friends. Funeral services for Emilie will be held 11 am Friday, March 2, 2018 at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Kentwood) 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, with Pastor Jeffery Ransom of Pennellwood Church of God officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 10 to 11 am prior to the service at the funeral home. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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March 01, 2018 1:34pm
Emily was a wonderful Christian woman. I have many fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
- Ed Kape
March 01, 2018 5:19am
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. So Sorry for you loss Diane!
- Casey Smith
February 28, 2018 2:47pm
Emilie was kind, warm and giving. She was a great source of strength for her family and she meant the world to her grandchildren. I am blessed to have been a part of her life. I will carry the wonderful memories of her with me.
- Lori Stemen
February 28, 2018 2:08pm
My thought and prayers are with the family if my Aunt Emily, I will always remember her smile, laugh and her live for Uncle Howard and her children. The ice skating pond in the backyard at the family home, the hot chocolate and all the fun times we all had on grandma and grandpa's farm, especially the sweet corn eating contest between the cousins. Such fond memories and fun times.
- Shelley McDonald
February 28, 2018 1:51pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all McClain family. May God's peace find you during this sad time. Much love, the Stewarts
- Elizabeth Stewart
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