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Wilma G. Painter Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1921 - 2010

Wilma G. PainterWilma G. Painter age 89 of Greenville passed away at home on Monday June 21, 2010. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 13, 1921 the daughter of Nels A. and Pearl C. Myers Peterson. After graduation from Ithaca High School she was married to LaVern A. Painter in Hastings on July 29,1939. She was an integral member of the founding family of the Peterson Lewis Broadcasting Co. forming WPLB the first AM and FM radio station in Greenville. For many years she commuted to work from Breckenridge to be at the station. After her husbands retirement they moved to Greenville on the Flat River where she enjoyed her yard and gardening. She retired from WPLB in 1989. She was the most attentive grandmother and great grandmother to her family. Her two sons learned a great work ethic and persistence from their parent's example. She was known to be fair to everyone never showing any partiality.

She is survived by her sons and families; Larry and Carol Painter of Greenville and Dan and Judy Painter of Clifford Lake Stanton, her grandchildren; Debbie (Jim) Irish, Tracy (Steve) Fouchea, Pam (Jerry) Mann, Matthew (Talia) Painter and Kimberly (Jim) Foley, her great grandchildren; James, Brandi, Mike, Kayla, Skylar, Tori, Ava and Audrey, her brother Robert Lewis of Gowen and nieces and nephews.

Her husband LaVern preceded her in death on November 15, 2001 and her brother Earl Peterson in 1971 and sister-in-law Barbara Peterson in 2009.

Funeral services will be on Thursday June 24, at 11 AM from Hurst Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Williams of Faith Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge MI. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association.


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There are currently 22 condolences.


Paul J. Davis
Friday July 2, 2010 at 11:04 PM

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord guide you.
 
Maureen Meade
Thursday July 1, 2010 at 9:44 AM

Dear Dan, Judy and Family, Kevin and I were sorry to learn about your Mother's passing. Moms are always special and from all we read about her and all we know of you, you Mom was exceptional! Family is so precious. Enjoy yours! Our prayers are with you. Maureen and Kevin Meade
 
Jim and Kathy VanSyckle
Monday June 28, 2010 at 10:22 AM

Dan,Judy, and family, Kathy and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of Dan's Mother. Are thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Jim, Kathy, Tyler, Justin, and Anna VanSyckle
 
Doug Tackmann
Sunday June 27, 2010 at 12:50 PM

Painters, Sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a wonderful and energetic woman. She'll be missed. I'll pass the news on to my in-laws.
 
Ben Kirby
Friday June 25, 2010 at 9:27 PM

Coach Painter and Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. We have been away on vacation and heard the sad news and regret that we were not able to be with you during this difficult time. Know that we are thinking of you and your family. Ben and Lynette Kirby
 
James Merrifield
Friday June 25, 2010 at 8:53 AM

Dan, Judy and family...Sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. James and Cathy Merrifield Family
 
Vicky Burrows
Thursday June 24, 2010 at 11:03 PM

Our moms should live to be 300 years old and then we'd have difficulty giving them up. I care. I'm sorry. You are in my prayers. Vicky
 
Dan, Judy, Matt & Tracy
Thursday June 24, 2010 at 10:41 PM

We just found out, we are so sorry we were not able to be there with you. Terry and I are praying for each of you and your family. We love and miss you! Terry & Julie Johnson
 
Mitch and Sari Mercer
Thursday June 24, 2010 at 8:52 PM

Dan, Judy and family....We are so sorry to hear about Dan's mother. We sincerely hope that the many wonderful memories you have made over the years will sustain you all through this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you. Sari amd Mitch
 

Thursday June 24, 2010 at 8:01 PM

Thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave Morris & Melissa Rademacher
 
Ed and Diane Atanasoff
Thursday June 24, 2010 at 7:57 PM

She was a great neighbor. We will miss her dearly.
 
Marcia (Hollon) Ross
Thursday June 24, 2010 at 6:52 PM

Judy and Dan, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marcia
 
Marcia Kapolka
Thursday June 24, 2010 at 6:44 PM

Dear Judy and Dan, A mother's passing is so terribly difficult. You are in my thoughts.
 
Greg and Donna
Thursday June 24, 2010 at 6:16 PM

Dan and Judy, Was sorry to here about your mother. Sorry we weren't able to come to the services but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
 
Suzanne Nicholson Lumbert
Thursday June 24, 2010 at 3:35 PM

Larry,Carol and family, so sorry to hear about the loss in your family.She was a good-hearted woman. God Bless all of you!
 
Jimmie Ferguson
Wednesday June 23, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Dear Family, I am sorry to learn of the loss of your dear family member. Our family also suffered such a loss recently and many kind expressions of comfort were offered. We especially found comfort in God's word the Bible. Jesus stated at John 5:28,29 that there will be a resurrection of those sleeping in death. He proved that he wished all to live when he resurrected many during his brief stay on earth. It is also comforting to know that one day there will be no more death, pain, tears or sorrow. May your family find comfort and hope in this sincere condolence.
 
Denise Shaw
Tuesday June 22, 2010 at 10:14 PM

So sorry to hear about the loss of this wonderful lady! She was a friend to all and will surely be missed. I feel blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing her.
 
Larry, Ann Marie Fouchea & family
Tuesday June 22, 2010 at 7:35 PM

Dan, Judy and family: your Mom was such a wonderful person to know and her zest for life was an inspiration to all of us. Unfortunately we cannot be with you to personnally offer our condolences. We will be with Larry's Mom as she undergoes surgery to repair a detached retina. Our prayers are with all of you.
 
Val Knaggs
Tuesday June 22, 2010 at 12:42 PM

Wilma was an inspiration to every-one because of her positive outlook and active lifestyle. Best Wishes, Jerry, Val, Keegan, and Julia
 
Larry Braman
Tuesday June 22, 2010 at 12:37 PM

My sincere condolence to Larry, Carol and the rest of the family.
 
Cheryl Korson
Tuesday June 22, 2010 at 9:28 AM

Your mother/grandmother will be deeply missed and never forgotten. She has touched the lives of all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was such a beautiful person. We will miss seeing her outside in the mornings riding on her tractor and tending to her lawn, sitting on her porch in the afternoons and the sweet little conversations. She was a blessing. Our thoughts are prayers go out to you. Charles & Cheryl Korson and family
 
David and Shari Lewis
Tuesday June 22, 2010 at 9:17 AM

Our family is thinking and praying for all of you during this time. You were all fortunate to spend so much time with Wilma. We hope you find comfort in those memories and will carry on the many traditions that she began. David, Shari, Harleigh, Jessica, Marshall and Elliott
 







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