Stacy Hunt Rothrock

Stacy Hunt Rothrock, age 53, of Battle Creek, passed away at sunrise on Sunday, September 23, 2012. She was an angel on earth. Her loving husband realizes it was necessary for her to leave. Stacy has gone to obtain her wings.

She was born in Hastings, Michigan on November 18, 1958, to Pauline (Cheney) and Hubert Hunt.

Stacy graduated from Hastings High School in 1977 and Western Michigan University in 1981 (BS Degree). She earned a master's degree in statistics from Western Michigan University in 1984.

After graduation, she moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, and worked in programming and project management at Honolulu Medical Group and the University of Hawaii. In 1992, she returned to Michigan to become a project manager for a number of clients.

Stacy married Russell Burton Rothrock, M.D., on May 7, 1994, in Rochester, MI. She became business manager at hr husband's medical practice. In June 2000, she became director of advancement services at Albion College. She left that position in 2012.

As a youth, Stacy's passions were playing trumpet and piano. In High School, she was a member of the concert, symphony and marching bands. Upon graduation, she was accepted as a member of the elite United States Collegiate Wind Band, with which she toured seven European countries the summer of 1977. The following fall, she was a member of the Western Michigan University Marching Band.

As a young professional living in Hawaii, Stacy enjoyed being an extra in television series filmed in Honolulu ("Magnum, P.I.", and "Jake and the Fat Man."). After returning to Michigan, she enjoyed collecting dolls and working in her garden.

Stacy is survived by her husband, Russell B. Rothrock, M.D., her parents, and siblings, Deborah (Frank) Jesensek, Brian Hunt, Kevin (Vera) Hunt, and David (Wendy) Hunt. Also surviving are step-children, Raeburn (Tracy) Rothrock, Reed (Ellyce) Rothrock, and Caryn (Brian) McNally, and four grandchildren. Stacy also is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Contributions:
1)  Geraldine Townsend Fitch Endowed Scholarship
Albion College
611 E. Porter St.
Albion, MI 49224

2)  Stacy Rothrock Memorial Fund
Albion College
611 E. Porter St.,
Albion, MI  49224

Memorial Service:
1)  Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 11:00 am
Dowling Country Chapel
9275 S. M-37 Hwy.
Dowling, MI 49050
Rev. Ryan Wieland, officiating

2) Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 10:00 am
Wendell Will Rooom of Albion College Library
Albion College
611 E. Porter St.
Albion, MI 49224
Light refreshments will follow