Bessie Irene Myers

Bessie Irene Myers, age 87 of Nashville, Michigan passed away at Thornapple Manor on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2011. Bessie was born in Detroit on December 24, 1923 to William H. and Bessie (Duncan) Colbridge. She was raised in the Charlotte area and graduated from Charlotte High School in 1942. She married Willard Myers on November 16, 1946. She and Willard lived in Charlotte, Brookfield and Olivet areas and moved to a farm outside of Nashville in 1961 where she resided ever since. During her working career she was employed at Knapp’s Department Store, Olivet College, Pennock Hospital, Thornapple Manor, J. C. Penny, and also helped on the family farm. Bessie always had an avid interest in gardening and reading. She was active in both the Brookfield and Nashville Garden Clubs and the Nashville Women’s Literary Club. She was active in church and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Bessie assisted her husband Willard in the formation and the operation of the Nashville Strings musical group. Bessie was fond of animals and especially loved her cats. She provided a home for several kitties over the years. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Willard, her parents, Bessie and William Colbridge and her stepmother, Lilly (Harrison) Colbridge. She is survived by sons, David (Elizabeth) Myers of Grand Ledge and Ralph (Sue) Myers of Hastings; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A special thanks to her primary caregiver, granddaughter, Peggy VanKampen, as well as the other dedicated caregivers and staff at Thornapple Manor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI with Pastor Nancy Bitterling officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Visitation will be held from 6-8 P. M. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Thornapple Manor Auxiliary in honor of Bessie. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.