Jacquline K Wilder

WILDER, Jacquline K Peterson
Of Kalamazoo Jackie, a loving mother, sister and friend, passed away early Saturday morning, June 1, 2013 at her daughter's home. She was born April 4, 1936 in Lansing, the daughter of Lyle and Beatrice Barr Peterson. On June 25, 1954, she was united in marriage to George Wilder, who preceded her in death on December 29, 2007 after 53 years of marriage. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one granddaughter, Stephanie Howell; and one nephew, Joshua Peterson. Surviving are their five children, Kevin Barb Wilder of Kalamazoo, Karen Andy Selner Wilder of Kalamazoo, Kella Bruce Bennett of Florida, Kyle Stacy Wilder of East LeRoy and Kimberly Bill Netzel of Chicago; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers, Larry Kathy Peterson of Portage and Gary Diane Peterson of Fishers, IN. and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service for Jackie will be held at 12:30 PM on Thursday at Haven Church, 5350 N. Sprinkle Road, with Pastor Shawn Johnson officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 PM on Wednesday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to Haven Food Ministries. Jackie had a passion for food ministry and never missed a Saturday food distribution in the 5 years that she volunteered. She was able to make any person smile that came in front of her. She faithfully stapled menus, sorted food, and collected paperwork, always cheerful and always so full of compassion. Haven Food Ministries has provided food to families in our community for the past 6 years. Currently, the program distributes fresh food to over 200 families twice every month. We aim to ensure that all who need food receive it and seek to fill the soul as well as the body with every distribution.