Thelma Maude Treat

Thelma Maude (Kidder) Treat of Hastings, passed away July 13 ^th 2012 at Thornapple Manor with her family by her side. She was 86 years old, Thelma was born April 13, 1926 in the Freeport area. Thelma had congestive heart failure and diabetes for many years. Thelma's hurt is gone, she is in peace now.

She married Clifford Treat Sr. on December 13, 1941. They were married for 61 years.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Treat Sr.; son, Donald Treat; grandson, Tim Benedic; seven sisters: Bell Joy, Virginia Harrett, Beulah Potter, Leatha Wilkens, Mable Martz's, Evelyn McNaughton, Wynette Jenson; six brothers: George Kidder, William Kidder (twins), Warren Kidder, Bryron Kidder Jay Kidder and Harry Kidder.

Thelma is survived by a son, Clifford C. Treat Jr. of Hastings, a daughter, Susan Sines of Hastings; Grandsons: Jeff Bates and Kathy of Hastings, Bob Sines and Teresa of Hastings, Breck Sines; grand daughter Heather Moral of California and many great grandchildren; sister, Lucy Kracher of Freeport; two brothers: Kelly Kidder of Lowell, Herman and Fedricia Kidder of Maine and many nieces and nephews.

Thelma was the daughter of the late Warren and Nellie (Tewxbury) Kidder. She was one of 17 children. She attended school at Woodschool House. Thelma was a caring and loving mother and wife. She enjoyed helping and doing things for her family. She worked eight years at Middleville Engineering, belonged to the VFW in Freeport, and the Moose in Hastings. Thelma enjoyed yard sales, she enjoyed buying things for other, mushrooming, and reading. She loved her yard and flowers.

A special thank you to all the special people at Thornapple Manor, TenderCare, Dr. Wildren, Dr. Merriman, Barry Community Hospice and Pennock Hospital.

Memorial Contributions:
Charity of Ones Choice

Visitation:
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
328 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI  49058

Funeral Service:
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 @ 12:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Pastor Roger Claypool, officiating

Interment:
Irving Township Cemetery
Irving Township