Marilyn Marie Cotant

Marilyn Marie Cotant, age 86 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Marilyn was born on September 1, 1931, in Hastings, Michigan, the only child of Harry and Doris McDonald.  She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1949, and continued her education at Western Michigan University.

On October 20, 1950, she married her high school sweetheart, William (Bill) Cotant.  The Lord blessed them with over 67 years of marriage.  Many of those years they worked together building Cotant's Farm Market.  Marilyn devoted her life to the Lord, family, church, and community.  Marilyn was gifted with musical talent and her love of music was expressed over the years by playing in the band, singing solos, participating in choir, and accompanying in church for as long as her fingers could play.

Those of us fortunate to be a part of the youth group at Hope United Methodist Church, when she and Bill were Youth Leaders, remember her faithful, tireless service of providing tasty refreshments.  People also remember her smiling face at Cotant's Farm Market where she baked the most delicious bread from all around.  Most of all, Marilyn was a faithful loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her loving husband, Bill Cotant and four children, Art Cotant (Judi Petersen) Sartell, MN, Bob Cotant (Kathy Braun) Hastings, MI, Lori Jorg (Dan) Tucson, AZ and Ann Scheck (Bruce) Kalamazoo, MI.  Bill and Marilyn have been blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church or Spectrum Health Hospice.

Marilyn loved life to the end and she will be missed by her loving husband, family and friends.  Even though she has been retired from the farm market for many years, customers remember her dearly, as do those she ministered to and served with at Hope United Methodist Church.

The Cotant family would like to express their sincere thanks to all who helped care for Marilyn in her final days.  You are such a blessing to the family.  May you be comforted as the Cotant famly was with the promises from God's word.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI.  Funeral services will be held,  Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Hope United Methodist Church.  A private family burial will also take place on Wednesday.