Pearl B. Stratton, age 82 of Hastings passed away at Thornapple Manor, March 15, 2011. She was born October 1, 1928 in Hastings, the daughter of Levi and Lois (Rowley) Fry. Pearl was a homemaker for all her life. She enjoyed sewing and knitting. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Lois Fry, brothers; Dan Fry, Levi Fry Jr., sister, Laura and infant brother and infant sister. \r
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jay (Jack) Stratton, brothers, James Fry, Phillip Fry, nieces and nephews; David (Mary) Fry, Gloria (Gordan) Hignite, Bea (Craig) Jones, Rick Goodenough, Terry (Wanda) Goodenough, Sue (Tip) McClelland, Bob Goodenough, Jeff (Shelley) Goodenough, sister-in-laws; Sharon Newsome, Ione Reed, brother-in-law, Larry Stratton, and several great niees and nephews.\r
Memorial contributions may be made to The Family, American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. \r
Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place and family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome.net).