Ann
Ann Brewer
Ann Priscilla Brewer, longtime resident of Martin, went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 7 at Park Village Pines in Kalamazoo. Born on November 30, 1930 in Battle Creek, Ann was the daughter of Elon and Inabelle (Rhinard) Randall and was the wife of Paul F. Brewer, who preceded her in death.
Ann was a graduate of Athens High School and attended Spring Arbor College. In addition to raising a family, she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for the Athens school system and later as a Title 1 reading instructor for the Martin Public Schools. After retirement, she volunteered as a student tutor for the East Martin Christian School.
As a life-long servant of God, much of Ann’s life revolved around church where she served in many capacities including Sunday school teacher, Jr. Church leader, choir singer and church board member. She enjoyed gospel music, and the old hymns sung at church were always a source of Godly inspiration and meaning.
Ann was a talented artist who loved to draw and paint. She enjoyed making ceramic figurines and creating beautiful Christmas cards each year that were prized by all who received them. Reading was another of Ann’s passions. She especially enjoyed Bible-related writings and historic novels.
Ann was a woman of integrity whose greatest treasures were found in her Christian faith and in the family she cherished. She was a loving mother to her children, a devoted wife to Paul for 60 years, and she considered being a grandmother one of life’s greatest blessings.
Ann always placed the needs of her family, church and community before her own. She loved teaching and helping children and was a positive influence on many young lives over the years. Deeply missed, Ann will be fondly remembered by those who knew and loved her.
Ann is survived by three children: Paul Edward (Melody) Brewer of Otsego, Ina Jo Brewer of Battle Creek, and Philip (Gwendolen) Brewer of Martin; four grandchildren: Lindsey (David) Sierminski of Kalamazoo, Adam (Nicole) Brewer of Killen AL, Kristin (Richard) Miller of Crossville TN, Rachel (Mark) Pula of Kalamazoo; four great-grandchildren and sister Jane (Lawrence) Olmstead of Battle Creek. In addition to her parents and husband, Ann was preceded in death by brothers Harvey, James and William Randall and sister Nancy Swan.
Ann’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 12
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beginning at 1 PM at Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego until the time of funeral services at 2 PM. Luncheon will follow. Burial at South Martin Cemetery.
Special appreciation to the staff at Park Village Pines, Oakview Terrace who lovingly cared for Ann for 6 years and to the nurses and staff at Hospice of Southwest Michigan who comforted Ann and her family during her final days.
Contributions in memory of Ann may be made to
Park Village Pines, 2920 Crystal Lane, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
or to the
Hospice of Southwest Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo, Mall #100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
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Penny Browning Baker
February 9, 2020 at 4:40 pm
Paul & Melody…so very sorry for the loss of your mom.
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Nancy Lane Johnson
February 9, 2020 at 5:07 pm
Melody and Ed – sorry to learn of the death of Ed’s mother. Condolences to your family.
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Gary / Joan melvin
February 9, 2020 at 5:38 pm
It was a blessing to know the Brewer’s. They were model citizens. More people like Paul and Ann would make our world a better place. Prayers for the family.
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Rob and Deby Wynne
February 9, 2020 at 5:49 pm
I remember her as such a loving person. She was such a great artist. I also remember her getting down in the floor and playing with her grandchildren. She always showed so much interest in others with her caring and positive attitude. She will be missed.
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John & Cathy VanReenen
February 9, 2020 at 6:06 pm
Ed, InaJo, Phil, and family, John & I are so sorry to hear of Aunt Ann’s passing. She was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed. Please accept our deepest condolences. Love, John & Cathy
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Judy Carson
February 9, 2020 at 7:09 pm
Ed and Med,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We will see you Wednesday. Please let us know if we can be of any service to you in this difficult time.
Dave and Judy Carson
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Douglas Swan
February 9, 2020 at 11:26 pm
I am sorry to hear of Aunt Ann’s passing. I want to send my condolences to all the family, (my dear cousins) and am praying for God’s comfort for you all at this time of sadness and morning. May God’s perfect peace rest upon each and every one of you, in this significant time your lives. Remember your moments with her and rejoice and be thankful to God for each time together. I know that I will. Doug Swan
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Carolyn and Marc Blass
February 10, 2020 at 7:47 am
Dear Phii and Gwen,
We want to offer our christian sympathy to you and your family. Knowing she is with her Lord is a comfort but she will still be missed. She was a very loving person. I have great memories of her. I will be unable to come to visitation as I have a Dr appointment that day at that time. Please know your are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Sincerely Carolyn and Marc Blass
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Pete & Kim Olson
February 10, 2020 at 8:28 pm
Phil & Gwen,
Know that we are thinking and praying for you both at this very difficult time. Ann was a very special lady to so many people she touched so many people. Was a very strong prayer warrior. Sending our love to all of you
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Robert Brown
February 12, 2020 at 10:35 am
Jane
Sorry to learn of your sister Ann’s passing. Condolences to your family
Pam and RT
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Ann was a graduate of Athens High School and attended Spring Arbor College. In addition to raising a family, she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for the Athens school system and later as a Title 1 reading instructor for the Martin Public Schools. After retirement, she volunteered as a student tutor for the East Martin Christian School.
As a life-long servant of God, much of Ann’s life revolved around church where she served in many capacities including Sunday school teacher, Jr. Church leader, choir singer and church board member. She enjoyed gospel music, and the old hymns sung at church were always a source of Godly inspiration and meaning.
Ann was a talented artist who loved to draw and paint. She enjoyed making ceramic figurines and creating beautiful Christmas cards each year that were prized by all who received them. Reading was another of Ann’s passions. She especially enjoyed Bible-related writings and historic novels.
Ann was a woman of integrity whose greatest treasures were found in her Christian faith and in the family she cherished. She was a loving mother to her children, a devoted wife to Paul for 60 years, and she considered being a grandmother one of life’s greatest blessings.
Ann always placed the needs of her family, church and community before her own. She loved teaching and helping children and was a positive influence on many young lives over the years. Deeply missed, Ann will be fondly remembered by those who knew and loved her.
Ann is survived by three children: Paul Edward (Melody) Brewer of Otsego, Ina Jo Brewer of Battle Creek, and Philip (Gwendolen) Brewer of Martin; four grandchildren: Lindsey (David) Sierminski of Kalamazoo, Adam (Nicole) Brewer of Killen AL, Kristin (Richard) Miller of Crossville TN, Rachel (Mark) Pula of Kalamazoo; four great-grandchildren and sister Jane (Lawrence) Olmstead of Battle Creek. In addition to her parents and husband, Ann was preceded in death by brothers Harvey, James and William Randall and sister Nancy Swan.
Ann’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 12
th
beginning at 1 PM at Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego until the time of funeral services at 2 PM. Luncheon will follow. Burial at South Martin Cemetery.
Special appreciation to the staff at Park Village Pines, Oakview Terrace who lovingly cared for Ann for 6 years and to the nurses and staff at Hospice of Southwest Michigan who comforted Ann and her family during her final days.
Contributions in memory of Ann may be made to
Park Village Pines, 2920 Crystal Lane, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
or to the
Hospice of Southwest Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo, Mall #100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Ann Brewer
Condolence Messages
Penny Browning Baker
February 9, 2020 at 4:40 pm
Paul & Melody…so very sorry for the loss of your mom.
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Nancy Lane Johnson
February 9, 2020 at 5:07 pm
Melody and Ed – sorry to learn of the death of Ed’s mother. Condolences to your family.
Reply
Gary / Joan melvin
February 9, 2020 at 5:38 pm
It was a blessing to know the Brewer’s. They were model citizens. More people like Paul and Ann would make our world a better place. Prayers for the family.
Reply
Rob and Deby Wynne
February 9, 2020 at 5:49 pm
I remember her as such a loving person. She was such a great artist. I also remember her getting down in the floor and playing with her grandchildren. She always showed so much interest in others with her caring and positive attitude. She will be missed.
Reply
John & Cathy VanReenen
February 9, 2020 at 6:06 pm
Ed, InaJo, Phil, and family, John & I are so sorry to hear of Aunt Ann’s passing. She was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed. Please accept our deepest condolences. Love, John & Cathy
Reply
Judy Carson
February 9, 2020 at 7:09 pm
Ed and Med,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We will see you Wednesday. Please let us know if we can be of any service to you in this difficult time.
Dave and Judy Carson
Reply
Douglas Swan
February 9, 2020 at 11:26 pm
I am sorry to hear of Aunt Ann’s passing. I want to send my condolences to all the family, (my dear cousins) and am praying for God’s comfort for you all at this time of sadness and morning. May God’s perfect peace rest upon each and every one of you, in this significant time your lives. Remember your moments with her and rejoice and be thankful to God for each time together. I know that I will. Doug Swan
Reply
Carolyn and Marc Blass
February 10, 2020 at 7:47 am
Dear Phii and Gwen,
We want to offer our christian sympathy to you and your family. Knowing she is with her Lord is a comfort but she will still be missed. She was a very loving person. I have great memories of her. I will be unable to come to visitation as I have a Dr appointment that day at that time. Please know your are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Sincerely Carolyn and Marc Blass
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Pete & Kim Olson
February 10, 2020 at 8:28 pm
Phil & Gwen,
Know that we are thinking and praying for you both at this very difficult time. Ann was a very special lady to so many people she touched so many people. Was a very strong prayer warrior. Sending our love to all of you
Reply
Robert Brown
February 12, 2020 at 10:35 am
Jane
Sorry to learn of your sister Ann’s passing. Condolences to your family
Pam and RT
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