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Margaret Cordella Forton Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1921 - 2006 Margaret Cordella Forton age 85 of Greenville died Sunday March 12, 2006 at Spectrum Health United Memorial United Campus Long Term Care Unit. She was born in Muskegon on March 2, 1921 the daughter of Raymond and Penelope VerHoven McRae. Margaret graduated from Montague High School lettering in basketball and worked at Neiman Marcus in Texas, at Continental Motors during WWII making tanks and at Greenville Jorgensen’s where she was known as the donut lady. She and her husband owned a chain of seven restaurants know as ‘Nibble a Scrib Nibs’in the greater Muskegon area from the 1940’s to 1960’s. She was a member of the Si Quaris Club in Greenville, did volunteer work at Meijer Gardens and United Memorial Hospital in Greenville.Margaret loved her family, gardening, reading and her dogs. Her husband James J. Forton preceded her in death on April 5, 1965. She was also preceded by her grandsons Matthew Stauffer and Brian Stauffer and her sister Eleanor Cullum. She is survived by her daughter Sherry and Gordon Stauffer of Gowen , her sons , James and Lonee Forton of Grand Rapids and Michael and Jill Forton of Lake Odessa, grandchildren; Kevin and Shanda Stauffer of Gowen, Tim and Nicki Stauffer of Grand Rapids, Brad and Jenny Stauffer of Greenville and Max Forton of Lake Odessa, great grandchildren, Sydney, Noah , Ian , Collin and Lauren Stauffer, her sister Marian Lamos of Muskegon and brother Frank McRae of Lacey Washington and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 15 2006 at 11 AM from Hurst Funeral Home with Pastor Raymond Gaylord officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM at the funeral home. Gifts in Margaret’s memory can be shared with the Brian L. Stauffer Memorial Scholarship fund of the Greenville Area Community Foundation

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There are currently 5 condolences.

Richard Thompson Thursday May 4, 2006 at 2:28 PM

I have just recently become aware of Margaret's passing. I am so sorry for the family, because I know how much she will be missed. I have often thought of her over the years, while recalling my childhood with Tim. Me and my families thoughts and prayers will be with her and her family during this time. Rich Thompson

Denise Shaw/ Cedar Crest Elementary Tuesday March 14, 2006 at 1:52 PM

My class enjoyed working with Grandma Margaret while she lived at Green Acres. Each month the first graders came to spend time with the grandmas and grandpas. The kids and I sure have missed seeing her the last few months. Margaret was always so patient and kind to the first graders. We were sad to hear of her passing. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Norah Fletchall Tuesday March 14, 2006 at 9:34 AM

On behalf of the Education Department at John Ball Zoo please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the Forton family during this difficult time. Although we did not have the gift of knowing Mrs. Forton we do know her son Mike well. Mrs. Forton leaves a wonderful legacy that will live on through Mike, Jill, and Max. Respectfully, Norah Fletchall

Mike Lenkiewicz Tuesday March 14, 2006 at 8:30 AM

Just wanted to pass along my condolences. It has been a long time since our paths have crossed. I have always remembered the Forton family over the years. I still go by the old neighborhood on Jefferson Street from time to time and reminisce about the good times that we had with all the kids in the area. The building of forts in the trees in “woods #1” and in the old billboards in “woods # 2” and the sledding down the hill at the old sand lot. The Forton family has had a special spot in my memories because “Big Jim” gave me my first real job when I was 16 years old. He hired me to clean the windows at all the Nibble-Scrib-Nib shops. It was a great experience. Again, my condolences for your loss from myself and the Lenkiewicz Family. Mike Lenkiewicz 3887 Henry Street Muskegon, Mi. 49441

Andrea Stearns Monday March 13, 2006 at 8:24 PM

I became acquainted with Margaret about 5 yrs. ago upon joining SiQuaris Club after moving to Greenville. She made me feel so welcome and we became friends right away. After club meeting one day, I gave her a ride home and she invited me in to meet her dogs. We sat and visited for an hour or so and during that time I enjoyed her stories about the family and everything that meant so much to her. What a wonderful lady! She will be missed very much both in our club and as a friend and communtiy member. May God bless her and keep her close in all our hearts. Respectfully, Andrea L. Stearns

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