Phyllis Ann Purwin's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Phyllis Ann Purwin

July 1, 1929 - May 8, 2024 (94 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Phyllis Ann Purwin's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Phyllis Ann Purwin

July 1, 1929 - May 8, 2024 (94 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Phyllis Ann Purwin Obituary

The passing of Phyllis Ann Purwin (Grand Rapids, Michigan) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 8, 2024 at the age of 94. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Bert Purwin; her parents, Clyde Wood and Anna Wood; and her siblings, Clyde, Leroy, Wilma, Kathryn (Pat), Raymond, Bob, Jim and Joe.

She is survived by: her children, Tony Purwin (Marie), James Purwin (Diane), Pat Gerdeman (George), Joan Mienko (Mark) and Nick Purwin (Sheryl); her grandchildren, Michelle Murphy, Theresa Dozeman (Bob), Jennie Riordan (Pat), Mary Esch (Kyle), Jessica Angebrandt (Scott), Michael Purwin (Gina Carlson), Jonathan Purwin (Amanda), Stephanie Hoekstra (Michael), Rebecca Karadsheh (Shadi), Julia Fix (Steven), Kathy Gaddis (Scott), Matt Gerdeman, Aaron Gerdeman (Trish), Maria Shumway, Joseph Mienko, John Mienko (Toni), Maureen Hogg, Melanie Quist (Robert), Emily O'Connor (Dan), Jacob Purwin and Maxwell Purwin (Chloe); her sister-in-law Bonnie Wood; and her sister Mary Peterson (Sam). She is also survived by 44 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Faith Hospice.



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500 CHARACTERS

Tue

May 14

Visitation

Reyers North Valley Chapel
2815 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Tue

May 14

Rosary

Reyers North Valley Chapel
2815 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Wed

May 15

Visitation

St. Jude Catholic Parish
1120 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Wed

May 15

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Jude Catholic Parish
1120 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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