Myrtle E. Falconer

Myrtle E. (Norton) Falconer, age 82 of Hastings, passed away July 9, 2010. She was born on February 1, 1928 in Carlton Township, Barry County to Harold and Mable (Service) Norton. She was married to Robert L. Falconer on February 9, 1946. Other than a few years in White Cloud, MI and Lake Placid, Florida, Myrtle was a lifelong resident of Barry County. Myrtle and her mother Mable owned M&M Coffee Shop on N. Michigan Ave. in the late 50's and early 60's which was where the Hastings City Hall parking area now exists. Myrtle later retired from Hastings Manufacturing. \r
Myrtle was preceded in death by her Mother, Father, Son, Larry Robert and Daughter, Roseanna Marie Falconer, Brothers, Jack and Buster Norton. \r
Myrtle is survived by her husband Robert L. Falconer, daughter and son in law, Bob and Pat (Falconer) Doezema, Sister and Brother in law, Richard and Barbara (Norton) Main, Sister in law, Reba (Falconer) Lydy, Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews. \r
Myrtle was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, watching the birds, her flower gardens and her loving family, friends and neighbors.\r
Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. \r
Visitation will be held at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Sunday July 11, 2010 from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 12, 2010 at 2:00pm at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI. Pastor Don Brail will be officiating the service. Burial will be held at Rutland Township Cemetery. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r