Fern Marion Lind

Fern Marion Lind

Of Hastings, died on July 20, 2020 in Nashville, Michigan at age 94. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 8, 1926. She attended Monroe Country School in Johnston Township. She married Willard Lind on August 25, 1945. In her earlier years, Fern enjoyed dancing with her husband Willard. The M66 home near Nashville, Michigan, with the big red barn, was her residence for most of her life. She genuinely enjoyed country living, caring for her home, maintaining her beautiful flowers and all aspects of being outdoors.Throughout the years, many days were filled with her Willard participating, or attending horse & mule pulling events. Her voice became well known as she was often the announcer at these events. As her wonderful life continued, she had many opportunities to enjoy watching her grandchildren at different sporting events. Her life's greatest enjoyment revolved around all aspects of being with her family. She lit up a room with her smile & will be missed deeply.

Fern was preceded in death by her, father Howard Woods, mother Martha (Pitt-Woods) Traphagen, step father Charles Traphagen, husband of 61 years, Willard Lind, sister Leota Hawthorne, brother-in-law Russell Hawthorne, great grandson Derek Williams, son-in-laws Wesley Wetters and James Williams I. She is survived by daughters Diane Williams, Darlene Harris-Wetters (friend Richard Ewing) grandchildren James (Debbie) Williams II, Bryan Williams, Mindy (Chad) Zimmerman, Tracey (Steve) Vickery, great grandchildren Chase (Fiancé Karley) Williams, Carson Williams, Lindsey Williams, Tyler (Cinthia) Williams, Dylan Williams, Kylie Zimmerman, Dominik Zimmerman, Le'Titia (Brandon Cross), Vickery, and Liana Vickery, great great granddaughter Brextyn Cross, sister Eleanor (Jerry) Bernard and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a visitation from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. In compliance with the Governor's order, we will only allow 10 people at a time into the building. Following the visitation, there will be a Graveside Service at 1:30 pm at Hastings Township Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Down Syndrome of West Michigan or the EHE Foundation. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net . Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home.