Lenore P. Pierman

PIERMAN, Lenore P.
Galesburg, Michigan Passed away February 24, 2008 at Laurels of Galesburg. She was born November 9, 1929 to the late Peter M. and Angeline M. LaDuc Westerdahl. She married Arlyn "Camp" Pierman in April of 1948, who preceded her in death in 2003. She owned and operated Lenore's Beauty Shop for over 35 years in Galesburg, and in 1973, she and "Camp" moved to the UP and owned and operated the Whispering Pines Motel in Calumet, MI for over 20 years. Lenore loved her husband and with him enjoyed their children, grandchildren and great grandchild very much. In her earlier years, she enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting and cooking. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Galesburg. Surviving Lenore are her children, Bonnie Michael Knapp of Galesburg, Karen Blaidsell of Mattawan, Gail Mark Starr of Galesburg, and Craig Pierman of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Paul Berky II, Chelsea Aaron Grogg and Ian Pearce all of Galesburg, and Nick Blaisdell of Mattawan; great granddaughter Aalyn Marie Grogg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doyle Jackie Pierman, Lyle Connie Pierman, Mable Pierman, Eileen Pierce, Phyllis Les Barnes; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her sisters, Dorothy Durward Chase, Lorraine Vince Shovlain, and Rosemary Vern Shomer. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 27th from 2-4:00 pm and 6-8:00 pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 West Battle Creek St., Galesburg, MI. Funeral Services will take place at the Galesburg Chapel on Thursday, the 28th at 12:00 noon, Rev. Whitney Brown, officiating. Interment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society, American Heart Association or the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Galesburg.