Leona J. Mckelvey

Leona (Clark) (Myers) McKelvey age 75 of Hastings , passed away Monday June 30, 2008 at Thornapple Manor. Leona was born at home December 13,1932 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Roy and Minerva (Baker) Bauman.\r

Leona was preceded in death by her husband Robert H. Clark, her oldest son, Dale Clark, her parents Roy and Minerva Bauman, older sister, Doris Hoffman, little sister, Bonnie Bauman, and her second husband, Bud Myers. \r

She is survived by her husband, Jack McKelvey, her daughter, Patti (Steve) Baldry , sons David (Robyn) Clark, Dan (Mary) Clark, Justin (Carol) McKelvey, and Jim McKelvey, 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, brother, Van (Joyce) Bauman, sister, Wilma (Ted) Stockham and many loving nieces and nephews. \r

Leona loved her family and friends, she carried out many jobs, but her family was always first. Leona was very active in her church, 4-H and the Barry County Fair. Always the ""party planner"", many good times were had, soup suppers , Halloween parties, and other holidays and events. \r

A public memorial service will be held Thursday July 3, 2008 at 11:00am at the Hope United Methodist Church , Hastings. Rev. Richard Moore officiating. There will be a private family graveside service. In lieu of flowers Leona's wish was to have donations made to Hope United Methodist Church. \r

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