Arlene R. Hare

Arlene Ruth Hare age 77 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at her home with her family. She was born January 18, 1942 to James and Mary (Ballard) Haines in Afton, Michigan. Arlene moved to Cedar Springs in 2015 to be closer to her family after living in North Carolina by her sisters, Jane and Esther for many years. She enjoyed going on drives, eating out, spending time with her family and keeping track of all the grandkids and great grandkids. She is survived by her children, Pamela (Ronald) Zerfus, Patty (Gordon) Gilchrist, Scott (Francene) Hare; grandchildren, Shawn Lafaver, Michael Lafaver, Jeff Vriesenga, Brian Gill, Kyle Hare, Darian St. Michael, Grace Runaas, Tom (Courtney) Gilchrist, Amanda (Jesse) Faber; great grandchildren, Vanessa, Taylor, Brody, Aydrian, Isaiah, Ezra, Elijah, Gabe, Noah, Audrey and Samson; sister Jane Mercer. The family will greet friends Saturday 11:00 am until time of service at 12:00 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Health Hospice.