Mary Janet Springer of Delton died Monday, Feb. 8, at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She was 89.
Serena Lewis-Forney of Wayland said of Ms. Springer, “Mary was my ‘Right hand woman’ or my ‘assistant’ when I worked at Green Acres. She was the director of our fall bazaars, she made gifts for our entertainers and birthday gifts for all of the residents. We spent many hours doing puzzles and playing games together (Farkle was our favorite). Mary called Bingo and handed out the daily newsletters when I was gone.”
Mary was born on June 9, 1931, in Prairieville Township, the daughter of Edward and Janet (Peake) Scott. Once the youngest of her five children attended school, Mary was hired at Delton-Kellogg and was widely remembered as the lunch and recess lady.
She was also very involved with Prairieville Farm Days as camping coordinator. Her career ended working at BJ Hydraulics at the age of 83.
In her free time, Mary enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, crafting and traveling.
Mary is survived by her children, Marjorie (Stephen) Erb, Shelley (Dan) Erb, April (Michael) Wertman, Michael (Emily Hoffman) Springer, Kelly (Kenny Osborne) Springer; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great- great-granddaughter; brother, Richard Scott; sisters: Shirley Reaser and Nancy Swan; and several nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James Springer.
According to Mary’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Arbor, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, or Fort Custer Honor Guards, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, MI 49012.
