Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Borup, Verdena Pearl (Pintler) May 9, 2021 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Currigan currigan1932@comcast.net May 12, 2022, 3:45 pm Ionia Shopper's Guide-Saturday May 15, 2021 BORUP Verdena Pearl Borup (Pintler) went to be home with her Lord and Savior on May 9, 2021 at the age of 88. Verdena is survived by her sisters Vivian Hey and Sharlene Hopp, her children Brenda (Ron) Karsies, Doug (Dawn) Borup, and Derrick (Lori) Borup, 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband of 52 years, Gilbert Borup, parents Lyle Pintler a& Berneice (Thompson) Pintler, siblings Shirley Hopp and Dale Pintler. Verdena was born on March 14, 1933 in Entrican, MI. She graduated from Lakeview High School, attended 2 years of bible school while working for Bell Telephone in both Ionia and Grand Rapids. After marrying Gilbert they resided in Saranac, MI as their family grew into what it is today. Verdena dedicated her life to her family and church participating in the children's ministry as a Sunday school teacher and Awana leader. She was a lifetime member of the Boston Saranac Historical Society. She spent her life assisting her husband in their printing business, driving school bus, as well as acting as township treasurer. A visitation was hosted at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia from 5-8pm on May 12th at 1 hour (10 a.m) visitation preceded the 11 a. funeral Thursday, May 13h at Galilee Baptist Church, with a reception following. Tim Anderson officiated the ceremony. All were welcome to attend and celebrate Verdena's life. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Boston-Saranac Historical Society or Spectrum Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/b/borup43224nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb