Jean M. Coston

Mrs. Jean M. Coston, age 85, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 24, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born April 25, 1922 in Muskegon Heights, and lived almost all of her life in the Muskegon area. Jean retired from secretarial work at Grand Haven High School, and attended Forest Park Covenant Church. During her life she accomplished many things; she was a pianist, helped build a cottage, painted, was a seamstress, knitted, enjoyed counted cross stitch, macrame', quilted, was a gourmet cook, made bears and dolls, and collected art. In spite of all of this, Jean was most proud of her relationships. She was a strong-willed, independent, gifted woman. She was a life partner for her husband Fred, a loving mother to her children, an energetic, enthusiastic co-worker and a loyal caring friend. So many things she did touched so many peoples' lives. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, most especially "The Club", her lifelong friends. SURVIVORS include her husband Fred; 1 daughter, Charon Kleinheksel of Muskegon; 1 granddaughter, Kristin Kleinheksel; 1 sister, Dianne Collier of Mears, MI. She was preceded in death by a son, David Mark Coston in 1967; and her parents, William and Gertrude (VanDomelen) Hislop. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Thursday at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. (231) 726-5210 VISITATION will be from 6-8 PM Wednesday evening. Burial will take place at Mona View Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider the Alzheimer's Association.