Faye Iris Mcculligh

Faye Iris McCulligh, age 80 of Hastings went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2009. She was born on August 13, 1929 in Gwinn, Michigan, the daughter of Iris and Raymond Tolman. She graduated from Hulbert High School. She married Clarence ""Bud"" McCulligh, February 14th, 1947. Bud and Faye moved to Hastings in 1961 where they raised their family of 5 children. Faye spent many of her years babysitting for many families in the Hastings area. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting along with spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings, where she spent numerous hours serving in many different areas. \r

Faye was preceded in death by her parents Iris and Raymond Tolman, son-in-law Larry Higgins and her grandson Tylor James Watson. Faye is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bud McCulligh and 5 children: Herb McCulligh and wife Diane of Middleville, MI, Linda Higgins of Honor, MI, Wayne McCulligh of Del Rio, TX, David McCulligh of Oklahoma City, OK, Karen Watson and husband Jason of Hastings, MI. She is also survived by her sister Joyce Spurgeon and her husband Tom of Phelps, WI and 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.\r

Visitation will be held Tuesday October 13, 2009 from \r
6-8pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 14, 2009 at 11:00am at the Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. Rev. Rich Moore officiating and burial will be held at Hastings Riverside Cemetery.\r

Memorial contributions can be made to the Pennock Home Care and Hospice of Hastings. \r

Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r