Alberta T. Sarver

ALBERTA T. SARVER

"Can I give you a hug?"

Alberta T. (Gandy) Sarver, age 91, went to be with her Savior and Lord on March 22, 2018. She was born on August 21, 1926 in Battle Creek, MI, to Allen and Gertrude (Wolfe) Gandy. Alberta married Russell A. Sarver on September 2, 1945, and they were married for over 63 years and had resided in the Hastings, MI, area for over 45 years.

Alberta touched so many lives during her lifetime, especially as a pastor's wife and by offering her hugs and prayers to so many to show how much she cared. Alberta was a member of (and served in many areas for) the Grace Brethren Bible Church of Hastings and had volunteered for many years at local nursing homes, helping with Bible studies. She also did the book-keeping for her husband's carpenter business.

Alberta is survived by her eight children and their spouses – Carol (Phillip) Hill of LaGrange, IN; Steven (Linda) Sarver of Hastings; Bonnie (Richard) Christner of Saranac; Sharon Yoder of Hastings; Jerry (Linda) Sarver of Hastings; Sandra (Darrel) Hawbaker of Hastings; Vickie (Edward) Hoffman of Hastings; and David (Dawn) Sarver of Portis, KS. Also, 26 grandchildren and their spouses − Jason (Sarah) Hill, Nathan (Brittany) Hill, and Nicole (Curt) Chapman; Candi Sarver, Shane (Sharon) Sarver, Angie (Corey) Seeber, Doug (Becky) Sarver, Jody Richards, and Bill Richards; David Christner, Rebecca (Nathan) Sutter, Mike Christner, and Joe Christner; Kevin (Heather) Yoder, Kari (Chris) Newton, Kristal (Joe) Medendorp, and Kimberly (Ryan) Fish; Cris (Dan) Smith and Chad Sarver; Seth Hawbaker, Evan (Samantha) Hawbaker, Amanda (Ross) Brown, Ryan (Jessica) Hawbaker, and Amiee Bondurant; Andrew (Ashley) Hoffman, Eric Hoffman, and foster granddaughter Erin Sides; Cal (Meredith) Sarver and Grace Sarver; and 62 great- grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother Earl (Barbara) Gandy of Dayton, TN; sisters-in-law/brother-in-law − Hazel 'Lucy' Patterson of Middleville, Ben (Kay) Sarver of LaGrange, IN, and Beverly Sarver of Grand Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Alberta in death were husband Russell Sarver; her parents Allen and Gertrude (Wolfe) Gandy; brothers Elwood Gandy and Ted Gandy; sisters-in-law/brothers-in-law and their spouses; and one infant great-grandson.

Funeral service will be held at the Grace Brethren Bible Church, 600 Powell Rd., Hastings, MI, with Pastor Dave Sarver and Pastor Kevin Yoder officiating, on Saturday, March 31st at 12 noon with visitation at the church from 10 am until 12 noon prior to the service. Interment will be at the Hastings Township Cemetery on McKeown Rd., Hastings, MI, following the service with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Brethren Bible Church. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.