Gertrude M. Jaquays

JAQUAYS, Gertrude M.
Of Vicksburg, Michigan Gertrude was born May 2, 1920, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of George and Agnes LaCoss Wellington and went home to be with her Lord on September 2, 2010. She was a lifelong area resident and had been office manager of the family business, Jaquays Electric Service for many years. She was a member of Faith Reformed Church for over 50 years, where she had served as librarian, Sunday school superintendent, in the choir and with the Friendly Visitors Group. Gertrude was past president of RCW Synod of the Great Lakes, past president of RCW Southwest MI Classical Union and member of the RCW Executive Council Synod of Michigan. She was currently a member of Lakeland Reformed Church. On August 5, 1939, she was united in marriage to Melbourne O. Jaquays, who survives. They were deeply in love for over 71 years. Also surviving are their three children, Gloria Duane Bodfish of Watervliet, Robert Darlene Jaquays of Vicksburg and Richard Carol Jaquays of Portage; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; 2 sisters, Evelyn Dailey, Edna Chapman; several nieces and nephews. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Wellington and step-sister, Murna Dussia. The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 7 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at Lakeland Reformed Church 10442 Sprinkle Rd with Rev. Ed Schmidt officiating. Following services a luncheon will be held at the church and burial will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorials in Gertrude's memory may be directed to Lakeland Reformed Church. Please visit www.langelands.com for online guestbook, memories and condolences for the family.