Eunice M. Scheffler, 89, of Alden, passed away on Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradington, FL. She was born on Mar 24, 1923 in Bliss Township in Emmet County to the late Lawrence and Nina (Johnson) Kilpatrick.
Eunice married Leo Scheffler on Jul 15, 1946 in Traverse City. They moved to Alden in 1982 when Leo retired from teaching in Cape Corunna, which was just one of the areas he taught. Together they raised three wonderful daughters. Eunice was known as the Mom on the Block in the different towns where Leo was a teacher. She started the Girl Scout Troop in North Adams which is still going strong.
Eunice was active in the Eastern Star and was a Guardian for Jobs Daughters. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Eunice was always in the choir at the different churches she and Leo attended throughout his teaching career. She was an avid reader and loved collecting dolls and gardening. Eunice's grandchildren and great grandchildren meant the world to her. She will be deeply missed by all.
Eunice is survived by her loving companion, Al Coleman; her devoted daughters, Carolyn Burrus, Luella Hilden, and Dorthea (Walter) Pilkons; her cherished grandchildren, Robert (Emily) Burrus, Leo (Connie) Hilden, David Hilden, Holly (Angelo Panos) Hilden, Paula (Jimmy Valdez) Hilden, Tonyia (Evan) Cone, and Jennifer (Ben) Klosterman; nine precious great grandchildren; her dear sisters, Leona Keiser and Vera Noffzinger; and her dear brother, Leonard Kilpatrick.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Leo; two sisters; and four brothers.
Visitation for Eunice was held on Thu, Apr 5, 2012 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm. at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services were on Fri at 11am at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Reverend Chad E. Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in Excelsior Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be given in Eunices's name to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2470 Beebe Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646.
