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1915 - 2008
Age: 93
LANDERS, Marian B.
Gobles, Formerly of Paw Paw
Marian passed away Sunday morning, November 2, 2008 at Bronson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lawton. Marian was born April 5, 1915 in Paw Paw the daughter of the late Frank and Edna (VanLiew) Carpenter. Marian and her husband Clifford owned and operated the Tasty Freeze in Paw Paw and later care for the elderly in the area. On Aug. 15, 1936 in South Bernd, IN, Marian was united in marriage to Clifford Landers who preceded her in death on March 13, 1980. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Carpenter. Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn (Larry) Keller of Kalispell, MT; grandson, Dale (Lori) Congdon of Gobles; 2 granddaughters, Cathy Howard of MO and Sheri (Hollis) Roden of Gobles; 2 great grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Tuesday morning 10 to 11 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where services will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mark Whittaker officiating. Interment will follow in Robinson Cemetery, Gobles. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Van Buren County. |
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There are currently 3 condolences.
Carol Ward (Ford)
csward@wowway.com
Saturday November 15, 2008 at
3:46 PM
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MY first "job" was working for Marion and Clifford Landers picking asparagus.. At 5;00am, they were so full of fun and good will. MY brother, Ralph, and sister, Marilyn and I were "the crew".. The Landers family were a wonderful, giving, fun loving family. There wasn`t anything Marion wouldn`t do for her friends or even strangers. Carolyn and Marion made my wedding cake as a gift. It was beautiful. At this most difficult time, our hearts and love are with you.
Carol and Joe Ward
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Barbara Anne Alden
balden@na.ko.com
Monday November 3, 2008 at
12:38 PM
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Wow, a legend has passed... Mrs. Landers was one of the first people in my life who truly took me under her wing and helped me to get a start in life. The Tastee-Freez was my first job, and she paid part of my wages in rolls of dimes, because she knew I was collecting them, to save for my honeymoon. She and her daughter Carolyn made my wedding cake, which was her gift, and another typically supportive gesture on her part. She was so much fun to work for; I'll never forget cutting a piece of her homemade pie and walking right up to the ice cream machine to top it off! I have a lot of great memories of that summer (1967). What a grand lady, awesome woman and friend. God bless the family during this difficult time. Love, Barb Alden
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Ann Blakely
Sunday November 2, 2008 at
11:33 PM
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Carolyn: Terry joins me in sending sympathy to you at this time. I remember your Mother as always having a smile for those she met. We are thinking of you.
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