IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Lois Maxine

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Carter

December 7, 1926 – June 17, 2022

Obituary

Lois Carter, age 95, of Byron Center, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 17, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert; and two sons: Stephen and Joel Carter.

She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Sharon (Dick) Algera; daughters-in-law: Judy Carter and Judy (Jay) Bussa; grandchildren: Joel (Kim) Carter, Andrew Ashby, Steven (Sarah) Carter, James (Sarah) Algera, and Melinda (Paul) Chateau; as well as several great-grandchildren, whom she dearly loved.

She was born in Aurora, Illinois, and lived there until she married her sweetheart in 1946. They were married for 62 years. They moved to Springfield and later to Grand Rapids. They joined Eastminster Presbyterian Church in 1958, and she later became the church manager for 18 years. She and Albert were youth leaders for many years. She was also a volunteer at Buist Community Assistance.

Her joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1700 Woodward Ave SE, Grand Rapids. A visitation will take place on Sunday, June 26, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood, and again from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Monday. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Service Details. Visitation
When: Sunday, June 26th, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Ofield Funeral Home
Address: 4500 Kalamazoo Ave SE Kentwood, MI 49508

Second Visitation
When: Monday, June 27th, 2022 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Address: 1700 Woodward Ave SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506

Service
When: Monday, June 27th, 2022 11:00am
Location: Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Address: 1700 Woodward Ave SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506

Interment Monday, June 27th, 2022 | 1:15pm
When: Monday, June 27th, 2022 1:15pm
Location: Woodlawn Cemetery
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