Lavina Westgate

Mrs. LaVina "Kelly" Evelyn Westgate, age 97, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, September 1, 2007 at the Poppen Residence. She was born March 14, 1910 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Harvey & Leitha (O'Shane) Wells; and then moved to Muskegon in 1956, where she has since resided. In 1980, LaVina retired from Mercy Hospital as a LPN; after which she became a volunteer for the American Red Cross and an avid painter, creating beautiful works of art. "Kelly" was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and was formerly a member of the Muskegon Garden Club. SURVIVORS include her 4 children, Carol (Dale) Gauthier of North Muskegon, Rosemary (Dick) Walter of Ravenna, Jim (Sue) Westgate, and Jerry (Roxie) Westgate of Norton Shores; 8 grandchildren, Dr. Carolyn (Scott) Berghuis, Richard Bullard, Robert (Kate Boston) Bullard, Katie Westgate, Laura Westgate, Nancy (Todd) Sytsema, J.J. Westgate, and Elizabeth Westgate; along with several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and by her step-grandchildren, Joe (Kathy) Gauthier, Robyn (Larry) Doctor, Lisa (Wayne Wahala) Gauthier, Richard (Sarah) Walter, Jr., and Jeanna (Brian) Eckhardt. The MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be 4 PM Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Robert Hart presiding. VISITATION with LaVina's family will be 3-4 PM Wednesday at the church, prior to the Mass. Private family burial will follow in St Andrew's Catholic Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI. For a more lasting memorial you are asked to consider the Poppen Residence of Harbor Hospice.