Mrs. Mildred E Nielsen (nee Vander Vries), aged 93, passed away Mon, Jul 12, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ledin; son Larry Bouman; brother, Kenneth Vander Vries; daughter in law, Sandra Ledin; and great granddaughter, Catherine. Surviving are her husband of 37 years, Pater; children, Tom (Marilyn) Bouman, Phil (Nett) Ledin, Jim Ledin, Bev (Jim) Bursick, Debbie (Tim) Telder; daughter in law, Martha Bouman; stepchildren, Carl Nielsen, Pater Nielsen Jr; grandchildren, Kris (Sean) Pickney, Leann (Phil) Kennedy, Jennifer Bouman, Kerre (Eric) Licktfusz, Ken (Danell) Ledin, Keith (Beth) Ledin, Mike (Alica) Ledin, Christy (Mike) Blodgett, David Ledin, Matt Telder, and Ryan Telder; 13 great grandchildren; sister in law, Millie Vander Vries; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am Thu, Jul 15 at Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Dr NE with Rev David Bast officiating. Her family will greet relatives and friends Wed 6 to 8 pm and one hour prior to the service. Interment 12:30 pm Fri at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.