Eileen
Eileen L. Wilson
Eileen passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.
She was born June 22, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Dan and Elah (Schyuler) Smith. For many years Eileen had worked in food service at Otsego Public Schools until her retirement in 1995.She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Daughter of the Nile. In her free time Eileen enjoyed square dancing, camping and fishing.
On September 8, 1950 she married Donald E. Wilson who passed away in 2017.
Surviving are her children, Clayton (Barbara) Wilson and Diana (Douglas) Leffring; daughter-in-law, Denise Wilson; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband and son, Donald D. Wilson.
Friends may visit with Eileen’s family from 6-8 PM, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 4, 2019 with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating.
Cremation will follow.
Burial of ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Eileen may be made to
Southern Care Hospice
or
Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Tammy Thompson Drake
December 2, 2019 at 4:17 pm
God Bless You All, Mrs Wilson will be missed, so very sorry my heart and prayers are with you
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Peggy Thompson
December 2, 2019 at 5:44 pm
To all the Wilson Family,
Thank you for sharing your Mom with me! I loved our visits And I will cherish the memories I hold deep in my heart…
I remembered her as a sweet lady that made the best apple crisp ever at Otsego High School… I will never forget when I found out that Diana & Don were brother & sister. I knew them both separately and now the Sweetest lady ever was their mom…
when she went to Sanford I loved hearing
the stories of her growing up as a daddy’s girl… and how she met Don Sr and then got married…. she loved her three children so much… Diana’s visits everyday, updates & visits from Denise multi times a week and the Sunday calls from Clayton & Barb and trips up to visit were just a few of the things she looked forward to. She loves you.
A couple of my special moments were:
we were chatting and she was teaching me how she taught others to say her name… Eileen. I lean over … that cracked me up and that’s what I would think when someone said her name… One time I said what should I call you? And she said what do you want to call me.. I said Mrs Wilson shows my respect… Don’s Mom … i know your name is Eileen … and I do call you Mom Wilson when talking about you… she said “you can call me Mom Wilson .. I like that” We Both was happy and of course we sealed it with a hug! ❤️
May all the great memories help u through the hardest times…
Thank you Mom Wilson and we will sit on the porch swing and get all caught up someday!
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Greg and Janet VanSparrentak
December 2, 2019 at 6:01 pm
I can imagine Eileen doing a happy dance being with her hubby and son, she was a sweet lady and who will be greatly missed by many, hugs and prayers going out to all of her family
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Kathi Dobbin Fuss
December 2, 2019 at 6:29 pm
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, Diane and Clayton! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
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Diana Clason
December 2, 2019 at 7:37 pm
So sorry that you have loss your mother. Prayers to you and your family If there is anything I can do to help please let me know.
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Nichole
December 2, 2019 at 8:07 pm
My prayers are with you all at this time eileen was an amazing woman . I will miss her big smile and her always giving me candy at the lodge
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Sherry Schumaker
December 2, 2019 at 9:54 pm
Diana and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I remember her from the lunch room and she touched many lives. Sending prayers for your comfort and peace.
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Darl & Joyce Gilliland
December 2, 2019 at 10:36 pm
Dear Diana,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a very sweet person who raised a wonderful daughter.
May God surround you and your family through the coming days.
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James Harvey
December 3, 2019 at 8:28 am
She will always be with you and your family. Heaven is closer then we know and she will look over you there as she did on earth. God Bless you andcyour family.
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Allan & Deb Holden
December 3, 2019 at 10:55 am
We sat with Don and Eileen in church every Sunday at First Baptist, Loving, Learning and Praising our precious Lord. I cannot think of these precious people without seeing those beautiful smiles. What a wonderful couple. I am looking forward to Eternity together with them, all because of God’s Mercy and Grace. Thank you, Lord Jesus.
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Dawn Edwards
December 3, 2019 at 11:03 pm
Sending my deepest sympathies, and much love, to the entire Wilson family.
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Jan (Meacham) Gerhart
December 4, 2019 at 6:29 am
To the children of Eileen Wilson, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I have fond memories of both your parents and you at the square dance parties in the Alamo Hall when we were kids. One of the fondest was your mom’s giggle!! She was a sweet lady, as were both your parents. Hopefully your good memories will help you thru this sad time.
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Shelley Hoogstraten
December 4, 2019 at 7:24 am
So sorry to hear this. She was so kind. I remember her well from the lunch room.
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Bill & Brenda Standish
December 4, 2019 at 10:07 am
What a wonderful sweet lady! We will cherish the memories of her and keep her and all of her family in our hearts and prayers.
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Sandra McNees
December 4, 2019 at 11:01 am
I didn’t know your mom, but my niece Peggy Thompson me so many great stories about her. So sorry for your loss, Heaven is waiting for another wonderful and caring women to enjoy her life up there. Sending prayers to all of her family. Wish I could of known her.
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Nancy (Rector) Zeluff
December 4, 2019 at 11:43 am
to the family: Eileen will be sadly missed. She always had a smile to offer when I saw her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Nancy (Rector) Zeluff
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Sherry (Meacham) Hurlbut, Indiana
December 4, 2019 at 8:17 pm
To Eileen’s Family: Your Mom was such a sweet person. I have great memories through the square dancing in Alamo and camping with my parents and the Vlieks! Your Mom had the cutest laugh! She was always so happy! It’s hard to lose your last parent…a huge change in the family. May your many memories help you get through the difficult days. May you Rest In Peace, Eileen! Hugs to all!
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Jo Survilla
December 5, 2019 at 6:51 pm
Losing your mom is one of the hardest things we have to endure, and I’m so sorry you’re going through that now.
I just wanted to extend my most heartfelt condolences for your loss, and wish you the comfort of good memories and the support of loved ones who will miss her, too.
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She was born June 22, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Dan and Elah (Schyuler) Smith. For many years Eileen had worked in food service at Otsego Public Schools until her retirement in 1995.She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Daughter of the Nile. In her free time Eileen enjoyed square dancing, camping and fishing.
On September 8, 1950 she married Donald E. Wilson who passed away in 2017.
Surviving are her children, Clayton (Barbara) Wilson and Diana (Douglas) Leffring; daughter-in-law, Denise Wilson; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband and son, Donald D. Wilson.
Friends may visit with Eileen’s family from 6-8 PM, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 4, 2019 with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating.
Cremation will follow.
Burial of ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Eileen may be made to
Southern Care Hospice
or
Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Eileen L. Wilson
Condolence Messages
Tammy Thompson Drake
December 2, 2019 at 4:17 pm
God Bless You All, Mrs Wilson will be missed, so very sorry my heart and prayers are with you
Reply
Peggy Thompson
December 2, 2019 at 5:44 pm
To all the Wilson Family,
Thank you for sharing your Mom with me! I loved our visits And I will cherish the memories I hold deep in my heart…
I remembered her as a sweet lady that made the best apple crisp ever at Otsego High School… I will never forget when I found out that Diana & Don were brother & sister. I knew them both separately and now the Sweetest lady ever was their mom…
when she went to Sanford I loved hearing
the stories of her growing up as a daddy’s girl… and how she met Don Sr and then got married…. she loved her three children so much… Diana’s visits everyday, updates & visits from Denise multi times a week and the Sunday calls from Clayton & Barb and trips up to visit were just a few of the things she looked forward to. She loves you.
A couple of my special moments were:
we were chatting and she was teaching me how she taught others to say her name… Eileen. I lean over … that cracked me up and that’s what I would think when someone said her name… One time I said what should I call you? And she said what do you want to call me.. I said Mrs Wilson shows my respect… Don’s Mom … i know your name is Eileen … and I do call you Mom Wilson when talking about you… she said “you can call me Mom Wilson .. I like that” We Both was happy and of course we sealed it with a hug! ❤️
May all the great memories help u through the hardest times…
Thank you Mom Wilson and we will sit on the porch swing and get all caught up someday!
Reply
Greg and Janet VanSparrentak
December 2, 2019 at 6:01 pm
I can imagine Eileen doing a happy dance being with her hubby and son, she was a sweet lady and who will be greatly missed by many, hugs and prayers going out to all of her family
Reply
Kathi Dobbin Fuss
December 2, 2019 at 6:29 pm
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, Diane and Clayton! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Reply
Diana Clason
December 2, 2019 at 7:37 pm
So sorry that you have loss your mother. Prayers to you and your family If there is anything I can do to help please let me know.
Reply
Nichole
December 2, 2019 at 8:07 pm
My prayers are with you all at this time eileen was an amazing woman . I will miss her big smile and her always giving me candy at the lodge
Reply
Sherry Schumaker
December 2, 2019 at 9:54 pm
Diana and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I remember her from the lunch room and she touched many lives. Sending prayers for your comfort and peace.
Reply
Darl & Joyce Gilliland
December 2, 2019 at 10:36 pm
Dear Diana,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a very sweet person who raised a wonderful daughter.
May God surround you and your family through the coming days.
Reply
James Harvey
December 3, 2019 at 8:28 am
She will always be with you and your family. Heaven is closer then we know and she will look over you there as she did on earth. God Bless you andcyour family.
Reply
Allan & Deb Holden
December 3, 2019 at 10:55 am
We sat with Don and Eileen in church every Sunday at First Baptist, Loving, Learning and Praising our precious Lord. I cannot think of these precious people without seeing those beautiful smiles. What a wonderful couple. I am looking forward to Eternity together with them, all because of God’s Mercy and Grace. Thank you, Lord Jesus.
Reply
Dawn Edwards
December 3, 2019 at 11:03 pm
Sending my deepest sympathies, and much love, to the entire Wilson family.
Reply
Jan (Meacham) Gerhart
December 4, 2019 at 6:29 am
To the children of Eileen Wilson, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I have fond memories of both your parents and you at the square dance parties in the Alamo Hall when we were kids. One of the fondest was your mom’s giggle!! She was a sweet lady, as were both your parents. Hopefully your good memories will help you thru this sad time.
Reply
Shelley Hoogstraten
December 4, 2019 at 7:24 am
So sorry to hear this. She was so kind. I remember her well from the lunch room.
Reply
Bill & Brenda Standish
December 4, 2019 at 10:07 am
What a wonderful sweet lady! We will cherish the memories of her and keep her and all of her family in our hearts and prayers.
Reply
Sandra McNees
December 4, 2019 at 11:01 am
I didn’t know your mom, but my niece Peggy Thompson me so many great stories about her. So sorry for your loss, Heaven is waiting for another wonderful and caring women to enjoy her life up there. Sending prayers to all of her family. Wish I could of known her.
Reply
Nancy (Rector) Zeluff
December 4, 2019 at 11:43 am
to the family: Eileen will be sadly missed. She always had a smile to offer when I saw her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Nancy (Rector) Zeluff
Reply
Sherry (Meacham) Hurlbut, Indiana
December 4, 2019 at 8:17 pm
To Eileen’s Family: Your Mom was such a sweet person. I have great memories through the square dancing in Alamo and camping with my parents and the Vlieks! Your Mom had the cutest laugh! She was always so happy! It’s hard to lose your last parent…a huge change in the family. May your many memories help you get through the difficult days. May you Rest In Peace, Eileen! Hugs to all!
Reply
Jo Survilla
December 5, 2019 at 6:51 pm
Losing your mom is one of the hardest things we have to endure, and I’m so sorry you’re going through that now.
I just wanted to extend my most heartfelt condolences for your loss, and wish you the comfort of good memories and the support of loved ones who will miss her, too.
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