Violet Isabella (Petoskey) Wilson's obituary, Harrison, Clare County, Michigan

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Obituaries from the Clare Co. Cleaver, Harrison, Michigan, l-4-200l

Violet Isabella (Petoskey) Wilson was born on April 5, 1915, the
daughter of Cornelius and Florence (Flanagan) Petoskey.  She was one of
six children with brothers; Warren (wife Juanita) Petoskey and Wayne
(wife Nancy) Petoskey, Alva Petoskey, Wendell Petoskey, and sister:
Elaine Romes.
      Violet moved from Lansing to Harrison in 1930 where she met and
married Charles Wilson.  Together they raised  four children, sons:
Richard Wilson of Harrison, Edward (wife Sandy) Wilson of Gaylord, Carl
Wilson and daughter, Mary R. (husband Jim) Gillespie of Harrison.
Violet enjoyed hunting, fishing, crocheting, crafts and was very active
in her church.  She was independent and strong-willed.  She was a loving
and caring mother and grandmother who kept her friends close to her.
      Mrs. Wilson died on Thursday, December 28, 2000 at the age of 85.
She leaves behind her children, Richard, Edward and Mary; brothers,
sister, 12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.  Preceding her in death are her parents, husband and son, Carl,
and two brothers, Alva Petroskey and Wendell Petosky.  Visitation was
held on Monday, January l, 200l at 2-8 pm with funeral services to
celebrate her life on Tuesday, January 2, a ll:00 am with Pastor Bruce
VonWald presiding.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison
Church of God.  Arrangements were entrusted to Stocking Funeral Home,
Harrison, Michigan.