Helen L. Purdy

PURDY, Helen L.
Kalamazoo, MI Died Tuesday morning August 9, 2011. Helen was born March 4, 1920 in Hastings, Michigan a daughter of Herbert and Nellie Service Rose. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for 20 years, coming from Hastings. Helen was employed with the Hastings Manufacturing Company for 28 years, before retiring. She was also a member of the Women of the Moose. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; a son David Purdy in 1967; 6 brothers; and 1 sister. Helen is survived by 2 children, Dr. Jerry Marcia Kay Purdy of Climax and Barbara J. Ingram of Rockford, MI; 6 grandchildren, Tracy Shawn VanPortfliet, Jennifer Ingram, Cherie Jon Ruiter, Sara Jim Fragle, Adrienne Craig Wood, and John Tyne Buhl Purdy; 6 great-grandchildren, Teresa Josh Reed, Jacob and Charlotte Ruiter, Sylvia and Nia Wood and Lila Fragle; a sister, Betty McIlvain of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2 o'clock Friday at the Portage United Church of Christ, 2731 West Milham. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to service at the church. Private burial will take place in Dowling Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Upjohn Nursing Home or the charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com . 343-1508.