Helen A. Deming

Mrs. Helen A. Deming, age 74, passed away Wednesday morning following a long illness. Helen was born in Muskegon on May 31, 1934 to Joseph and Clara (Brailey) Chum. She married Mr. Robert E. Deming on March 17, 1952 and was employed at Strevel's Market and Hardware for 35 years, retiring in 1993. Helen is survived by her: husband, Robert E. Deming, Sr.; son, Robert E. Deming, Jr. of Norton Shores; daughter, Susan A. (Ron) Hill of Grand Haven; Sister, Birdie Passenier of Muskegon; 3 grandchildren, Patricia (Jerry) Rupe, Jennifer Deming and Shannon (Christina) Deming and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Audrey Garvey. The funeral service will be held at: The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 2:00 P.M., Friday, July 18, 2008, Pastor Michael King officiating. Family will receive friends beginning one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Memorial: Community Fellowship Church Building Fund or Harbor Hospice.