Guila Leota Wilder

Guila Leota Wilder age 98 of Hastings , died Thursday June 16, 2016 at her residence.

She was born September 22 , 1917 in Hillsdale County , Michigan , the daughter of Fred Filmore and Minervia Bell (Sinclair) Smith.

She grew up and attended school in Hillsdale . Guila was a homemaker , she was a member of Martin Corners Methodist Church and Ladies Aid . She was also a Member of the Hope United Methodist Church.

She loved to dance ( jitterbug, Charleston and Polka ) . She loved her flowers , canning , friends and especially raising her 6 children. She was very devoted to her family.

Guila married Chester Wilder in 1934 and he preceded her in death in 1991.

Guila is survived by her daughter's , Bonnie Hoffman of Hastings and Sunny (Richard) Huver of Austin Texas, her son's Arden (Carolyn ) Wilder , Neil (Nancy )Wilder, and Vern Wilder all of Hastings , 16 grandchildren , 32 great - grandchildren , 7 great-great - grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents , her husband Chester Wilder , a daughter Sharon Daniels , in 2015 , grandson Brent Hoffman , 2 son in-laws , Paul Hoffman and Gary Daniels , 16 siblings and 44 brothers and sisters in-law.

To Vern, our sincere love and appreciation for being care giver to our mother. Your dedication could never be matched by anyone. Your tireless care will be rewarded in the everafter. Thank-you , from all of your family.

Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Bronson At Home Hospice Barry County. 450 Meadow Run Hastings, Mi.49058 .