Jean M Pierce (Stampfler), age 86 of Dowling, MI, passed away Feb 1, 2018 at the Flower House in Nashville, surrounded by her family, Jean was born Sep 2, 1931 to Joseph and Eleanor (Love) Stampfler.
At an early age Jean moved with her family from Bellevue to their farm in Delton. She spent her days working in the barn and out in the fields, which she continued into her adult life. Jean’s middle name was “work.” She was a wonderful mother, who was always willing to help in anyway that she could.
Jean graduated from Delton Kellogg High School, class of 1950. On Dec 29, 1951, she married Malcolm (Bud) Pierce. They had four children, Mark, Brenda, Tom and Marshall. Mark passed away at the young age of 8.
Jean’s greatest love were her grandchildren. Her grandchildren’s best memories were spending time at her house, playing in the woods and going down to the creek, playing rummy and going to movies. She was a loving grandmother, but taught them the value of hard work.
She was preceded in death by her son, Mark in 1960 and husband, Bud in 1994. Her parents, Joseph and Eleanor Stampfler, brother, Thad Stampfler, and sister, Maryln Rees.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Brenda (John) Rohe of Hastings, sons, Thomas (Kathy) Pierce of Nashville and Marshall (Kathee) Pierce of Middleville. Her grandchildren, Zach (Sally) Rohe of Hastings, Jacob Rohe of Hastings, Joshua (Autumn) Pierce of Dowling, Meaghan (Brandon) Hopkins of Edwardsburg, Keagan and Greyson Pierce of Middleville, great grandchildren, twins, Logan and Mallory Rohe, Mason Rohe, Emma and Thomas (TJ) Pierce, Avery, twins, Lyla and Harper Hopkins. Jean is also survived by her brother, Richard (Sandy) Stampfler of Groveland, MA, Phillip Stampfler of Kalamazoo, Michael (LuAnn) Stampfler of Portage, Rodney Stampfler of FL and sister in law, Geraldine Stampfler of Hastings, as well as many special nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thank you to The Flower House in Nashville for their wonderful and loving care of Jean.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of one’s choice.
Visitation will be held on Fri, Feb 9, 2018 from 10:30 to 11 at the Country Chapel Church, 9275 S M-37, Dowling, MI 49050. The Memorial Service will follow visitation at 11am. Pastor Bill Storm will officiate the service.
Girrbach Funeral Home
328 S Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058