Pauline B. Squires

Pauline B. Squires, 87 of Rockford, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Mrs. Squires was born October 21, 1921 in Rockford, MI the daughter of Frank and Samantha (Frederick) Fisk. She was a 1938 graduate of Rockford High School. She then graduated from Beauty School and opened her first beauty salon with close friend Gayle Butler in Byron Center. She was a born entrepreneur, was very ambitious and went on to own two other beauty salons in Grand Rapids. She met her husband, Robert D. Squires Sr. at Wolverine World Wide and traveled to Texas to marry him while he was in the U.S. Army. She was very loyal to her family and a wonderful caregiver to her husband who preceded her in death on July 28, 2008. Surviving are two children, Robert D. Squires, Jr. of Rockford, Brenda L. Squires of Duluth, GA; one grandson, Robert D. (Jennifer) Squires, III; one great granddaughter, Nicole L. Squires; many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jack, Bud and Gordon Fisk, one sister, Leora Ashley. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 pm until time of service at 2:30 pm at the Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church. Pastor Michael Conklin officiating. Interment Rockford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.blisswitterspike.com Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.